Research and Innovation Management Programme

Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology

CSIR Innovation Leadership and Learning Academy (CiLLA):Mr Awie Vlok

andUniversity of Pretoria: Ms Hermien Dorfling

30th August 2005

Purpose today

To consolidate conversations to date and agree process forward for Learning Framework refinement and delivery

Proposed process

Recap process to date Progress and status Proposed package Next steps

Presentation of 8th March

To brief the Portfolio Committee on the suite of Human Resource Development (HRD) programmes: To share how Human Resource

Development (HRD) is tackled within the CSIR as institution in the National

System of Innovation To use the above as springboard for

Members to consider group- and personal development interests

CiLLA Learning ClustersManagement &

Leadership Science & Techno-logy Excellence

Strategic Management Of Innovation

Personal develop-ment & efficiency

ProjectManagement

Marketing & Busi-ness Development

FinancialManagement

MentorshipExcellence

Technical Domain Expertise and Skills

Committee Needs

• CiLLA suite of short courses converted into 3-5 year programme

• Leading to qualification or credits towards qualification(s)

• Based on contact time of 2 hours twice a week or similar

Interim learning objectives

• Understanding R&I process• Understanding dynamic nature of elements• Understanding underlying competencies

for success across R&I value chain• Shared understanding of attitude, skill and

knowledge; individual & organisation• Relate Member roles in S&T based

innovation• Quality learning and sharing environment

Learning outcomes• Learn what others are doing to achieve R&I results in

today’s world• Understanding R&I process and its elements• Recognise success requirements of each step in

coherent set of processes• Understand personal efficiencies/competencies

required• Acquire actionable insights for immediate application

and ongoing personal growth and development as players in the process

• Learn from experiences of other delegates in a quality learning environment

Progress and statusLearning Framework proposal 1st April

Presentation 8th March Needs expressed

Potential delivery partners interaction CHE Private Universities

Celebrating 6 decades of science excellence in 2005, the CSIR is undergoing organisational transformation, focusing on a strengthened intellectual core, to ensure the ability to meet South Africa’s science and technology needs into the future.

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Into the future

From Science Council Act-why we exist-

“The objects of the CSIR are, through directed and particularly MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH and

technological INNOVATION, to foster, in the NATIONAL INTEREST and in fields

which in its opinion should receive preference, INDUSTRIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, either by itself or IN CO-

OPERATION with principals from the private or public SECTORS, and thereby to contribute to the IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE of the people of

the Republic…”

CSIR/UP allianceCSIR• Innovation driven

Mandate• Client base• Research and

Innovation practicing professionals

• Research and Innovation networks

• R&I training material• World class R&I

institution

UP• Innovation strategy• De Bono Institute• Institute of

Technological Innovation

• R&I training material/structures

• Research capacity• Academic Networks

UP: Creativity & Innovation

Topic Time

Adding Value 23 minutes

Creativity in Action 64 minutes

Attitude and Motivation 38 minutes

The Intelligence Trap 48 minutes

Creativity in Strategic Planning

65 minutes

Executive Leadership 48 minutes

CSIR: Innovation LearningDescription AudienceI Scene setting event for leadership:

Leadership opportunity to reflect on own individual and collective attitudes and practices as key factors in determining the quality of CSIR innovation.

Leaders involved in steering, resourcing or evaluation of innovation

IIIntroduction to SMI Covers the SMI cycle in practical and participative manner over a two day period with a half day follow up to reinforce and capture learning

Knowledge Workers involved in one or more aspects of innovation

III SMI Practitioner This skills programme will equip participants with knowledge and skills to master a range of techniques used in the SMI process

Staff responsible for SMI process elements as part of the research, analytical or creative phases of the SMI

-Proposed package

-2 year Hons degree

-Module 1:

November ?

- other options?

Research and Innovation Management Programme

In conclusion Committee request treated as high

priority UP/CSIR alliance capable and

keen Committee commitment today will

set delivery wheels in motion

Next stepsTiming

November 2005 first week proposed or early 2006

Process Committee Member(s) to finalise process

and logistics

…for the opportunity. We are looking forward to the learning

journey with you.