A prominent European technology holding company needed insights on optimizing their R&D function. They sought to understand best practices in structuring R&D, including whether to adopt innovation labs, the Chief Product Officer's role in product development, and methods for creating new business lines. The challenge was to learn from leading tech companies on managing R&D, from centralized versus decentralized approaches to innovation responsibilities between corporate and business lines.

expertpowerhouse connected the client with high-level experts from leading tech companies with extensive experience in R&D and organizational design. The experts shared strategies on structuring R&D functions, benefits of innovation labs, and roles in product development, helping clarify which practices best suited the client's needs.

The insights enabled the technology holding to implement a refined R&D structure, informed by industry best practices, aligning innovation efforts effectively with business goals and enhancing product development efficiency.