Managing Research, Development, and Innovation: Managing the Unmanageable, Third Edition

11.12. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER STRATEGY

After reviewing all that has been written about the subject, one may feel a little overwhelmed by the many requirements necessary to transfer technology effectively. Trying to get several individuals to do some specific tasks for tech transfer, trying to get support from to management, trying to get the necessary financial resources, and then anticipating all the problems (e.g., "hedgers," and the like) make tech transfer seem like a difficult, if not an impossible, task. Because of the uncertainty associated with each step and because of the difficulties in finding the necessary people and resources on a timely basis, successful tech transfer may seem like an elusive dream. In practice, rarely does anyone ...