Product Development Innovation Teams: Organizing for Success in New Product Development (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780984823666)

Teresa is president of Global NP Solutions, LLC, and a strategic innovation provider as a licensed New Product Development Professional and Project Management Professional(TM). She is an accomplished visionary and results-oriented professional with extensive industry experience from creative research to effective portfolio management through streamlined new product development processes. Prior to founding Global NP Solutions, Dr. Jurgens-Kowal acquired over 12 years experience in leadership and management positions with ExxonMobil Chemical Company and a total of 16 years as a practicing chemical engineer. Her corporate career encompassed various functions, including New Product Development, Portfolio Management, Licensing, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Research Technology. Teresa has extensive experience leading successful teams, managing the product development life cycle, and defining the portfolio strategy. Her deep expertise in intellectual property management, product and process licensing, portfolio planning, customer service, and various business processes make her an ideal teacher and trusted advisor who knows both the theory and practices of New Product Development.