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Professional Development |
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The Stanford Center for
Professional Development connects professionals worldwide to
the research and teaching of Stanford University faculty in the School
of Engineering and related academic departments. Qualified individuals
may study for master of science degrees on a part-time basis, pursue
graduate certificates and professional certificates, take individual
graduate courses and professional courses, participate in workshops,
view free online seminars and more. SmartOrg founders Jim Matheson and
David Matheson are instructors in decision analysis and portfolio
management. More information
available
here. Contact:
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The Management Roundtable (MRT) is
the leading knowledge and networking resource for product
developers. Practitioner-oriented and unbiased, our focus is on
providing actionable information about new strategies and
processes that enable speed, innovation, profitability, and
overall competitive advantage. Founded in 1980, Management
Roundtable publishes research reports and hosts events on key
areas of product development. FastTrack was launched in 2004
(originally as Knowledge Roundtable) to provide continuous,
unlimited access to new insights and networking opportunities.
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The Product Development and
Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. Our mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and management. This is accomplished by providing resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion of new product development and management. The development of new products and services involves an integrated set of unique activities. PDMA is the only organization that focuses on addressing this challenge by providing the following opportunities for professional development, education, experience, networking and recognition. |
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Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company’s Growth Partnership Services and Growth Consulting services empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates, and implements effective growth strategies. For nearly 50 years Frost & Sullivan has partnered with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 40 offices on six continents. www.frost.com |
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SmartOrg Marketing and Sales Partners — Europe and China
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Zebrafish International (Brussels) markets and supports SmartOrg software systems
throughout Europe. The company also provides consulting and
professional services as well as business support for public and
private sector organizations, including macro and micro economic
analysis, economic policy, strategy and decision making in aviation,
telecommunication, and other industries. Zebrafish International
founder, Cem Tanriover, is a former academic researcher of the
Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, a leading university for
macroeconomic and public policy-making. Contact:
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3S Solutions was founded in Peru in 2009 by renowned professionals in industry and academia with experience in the Energy, Steel, Retail and Airport industries. 3S is the exclusive representative of SmartOrg in Peru. The company’s expertise is on Project Development and Evaluation, Risk and Decision Analysis, Business Process Improvement, and other analytic and management areas. Founder, Gino Sedano, is a professor of Risk and Decision Analysis, Simulation and Optimization at the Catholic University of Peru. He holds a master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and is an invited speaker at the Engineering and Science Faculty and Advisor to the Research Project Organization Area (E-QUIPU) at PUCP. Contact: gsedano@3s.com.pe.
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SDR (Beijing
and Shanghai) combines the best of western and Chinese decision and
management practices to assist the top management of the largest
companies operating in, or considering entering, the China market. SDR
provides strategic decision-making, marketing and sales strategies,
organization and business process optimization, IT strategies, and
decision support for large Chinese and global corporations. Contact:
www.sdr.com.cn |
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Management Consultants
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Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) is a strategy-consulting firm renowned for applying leading-edge decision theory to uncover opportunities for creating shareholder value. SDG guides clients to find innovative, creative strategies to thrive today, while also helping them build internal competencies to meet competitive challenges in the future. SDG is a preferred strategic partner to many in the Fortune Global 500. Contact: www.sdg.com |
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Systems Integrators and Software Providers
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PlatinumDB Consulting specializes in end-to-end Innovation and Portfolio
Management turnkey solutions and services. As a leading SAP partner
PlatinumDB integrates SmartOrg Portfolio Navigator™ with SAP project
and portfolio management systems. Contact:
www.platinum-db.com |
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Portfolio Decision Ware (PDW) provides a process-driven portfolio decision support tool that enables executives to approve and maintain an achievable high-value portfolio. PDW captures their clients’ most reliable information about resource demand and shows where it can and cannot be met in a prioritized list of projects. The low overhead and low total cost of ownership of PDW’s software results in rapid time to value. Contact: www.portfoliodecisionware.com |