TechValidate Research on Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation & Development Events

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165 Customers Surveyed

1,495 Data Points Collected

108 Published TechFacts

12 Published Charts

10 Published Case Studies



Selected Research Highlights


Collaboration and Interaction are Keys to Innovation

Introduction

This case study of a Global 500 pharmaceuticals company is based on a July 2014 survey of Executive MindXchange customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“I have been to a few Frost & Sullivan Events, and I think that overall, the broad participation by senior leaders provides the chance to collaborate and interact at a higher level then other events I have attended.”

Challenges

  • Find that “traditional” tradeshows and conferences are plagued with the following problems:
    • Presentations produce too few action items and takeaways because they are too theoretical

Use Case

  • Rates the networking as outstanding at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Recommends sending 5 team members to the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange based on the amount of networking opportunities and range of content being delivered.
  • Is more likely to inquire about future services if a solution provider sponsored the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.

Results

  • Reported that the unique interactive structure of a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange leads to the following benefits:
    • Access to best practices
    • Increased networking & relationship building
    • A forum which allows me to get real solutions to my business challenges
    • More value overall
  • Generated 10 real business and personal relationships at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Rates the content received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as very timely and relevant.
  • Would choose to attend the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange if they could only go to one external event a year.
  • Would recommend this event to their colleagues and/or peers.

Frost & Sullivan Customer Testimonial

Key Take-Aways

Ideas and real-world advice from peers from other industries.

Paolo Werbrouck, Director, International Game Technology

The Content for a Frost & Sullivan MindXchange is real time and actionable

How would you rate the value of the content you received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange?

Very timely and relevant: 24%
Timely and relevant: 76%
Not timely and relevant: 0%

It’s Official! 100% of the audience says Frost & Sullivan’s Content is Timely and Relevant

How would you rate the value of the content you received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange?

Very timely and relevant
17%
Timely and relevant
83%

Innovative Ideas to Bring Back to the Office

I was able to see how other companies used new tools, like crowd sourcing to generate breakthrough designs that far surpassed what was generated in-house. The change in metrics and culture required to transform to a more innovative company was also interesting.

John Jackson, Director, MAHLE Filter Systems North America

Effectiveness of Networking and Relationship Building

Introduction

This case study of a Fortune 500 computer hardware company is based on a July 2014 survey of Executive MindXchange customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Great content, great networking, and great interactive participation with industry peers.”

Challenges

  • Find that “traditional” tradeshows and conferences are plagued with the following problems:
    • Content does not stay on point and speakers are not qualified to present on topic
    • Aggressive sales tactics by sponsoring & exhibiting companies

Use Case

  • Rates the networking as outstanding at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Recommends sending 2 team members to the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange based on the amount of networking opportunities and range of content being delivered.
  • Is more likely to inquire about future services if a solution provider sponsored the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.

Results

  • Reported that the unique interactive structure of a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange leads to the following benefits:
    • Access to best practices
    • Increased networking & relationship building
  • Generated 20 real business and personal relationships at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Rates the content received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as very timely and relevant.
  • Would strongly recommend this event to their colleagues and/or peers.


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