Steps of Process

Step 1: Prepare for Partnering

  • 1a. Decision to Partner
  • 1b. Form the Team
  • 1c. Commitment to Partnering
  • 1d. Vision and Rules
  • 1e. Plan for Partnering Resources

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Step 2: Communicate with Industry

  • 2a. Invite Industry to Partner
  • 2b. Review Partnering Vision
  • 2c. Include Partnering in Plans
  • 2d. Include in RFP

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Step 3: Evaluate Proposed Approach

  • 3a. Evaluate Proposed IPT Structure
  • 3b. Evaluate Program Management Approach
  • 3c. Evaluate SE Process Approach
  • 3d. Evaluate Partnering Resources
  • 3e. Evaluate Partnering Training
  • 3f. Agree to Partner

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Step 4: Conduct Top Management Workshop

  • 4a. Select a Facilitator
  • 4b. Prepare Workshop
  • 4c. Conduct Workshop
  • 4d. Prepare Partnering Tools
  • 4e. Agree to IPT Structure
  • 4f. Identify Champions

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Step 5: Establish Integrated Product Teams

  • 5a. Identify Required Skills for IPT
  • 5b. Assign Appropriate Team Members
  • 5c. Conduct IPT Training
  • 5d. Establish Charter and Scope
  • 5e. Building High Performance Teams

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Step 6: Implement IPPD Procedures

  • 6a. Operating Procedures
  • 6b. High Performance Team Meetings
  • 6c. Open Communications
  • 6d. Joint Problem Solving
  • 6e. Collaborate with Interfacing IPTs
  • 6f. Issue Escalation

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Step 7: Manage Integrated Teams

  • 7a. Active Champion Involvement
  • 7b. IPT Health Reviews
  • 7c. Periodic IPT Progress Reviews
  • 7d. Celebrate Team Success
  • 7e. Rewarding Teams and Individuals

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