R&D ROI Quick Survey | SciEnTech Partners

Find out how well your time, energy, and financial investments are set up to succeed, with one of our Three R&D ROI Surveys.

Each is only 10 questions, and provides insight into current strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Take one, two, or all three. You will receive the results through email.

The self assessment tool below uses a 5 point scale for evaluation. Please enter a value between 1 and 5 for each of the questions below.
5 = Exceptional, 4 = Good, 3 = Fair, 2 = Problematic, 1 = Roadblock

How Your Teams and Groups Function

Our group conversations are generally focused, and proceed at a pace such that everyone is heard, and we don't leave perspectives or ideas unexplored.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our conversations and meetings are safe places for uncertainty, ambiguity, and learning.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Each of us knows when – and how – to ask for help, and are not penalized for doing so.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
There is very little fear of having one's ideas and contributions "poached" or attributed to someone else.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
If I have a new idea, I know which stakeholders are important, and how to get them on board, whether through my own actions or influencing the actions of others.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We generally have the skills we need to recognize and handle internal disagreements and "tough" conversations.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Team members know how and when to get the information they need for a project they are part of.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When a project team is faced with a challenging issue or choice, we attempt to make a decision that reflects the input of the entire team.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Individual styles, temperaments, and preferences are recognized and honored, as long as they support a collaborative, healthy workplace.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our conversations and meetings are energetic, well planned, and result in alignment on clear next steps.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
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Would you like to take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions Internally?*
- Yes, take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions Internally
- No thank you
I know what behaviors and results are expected of me to encourage, support, and drive innovation.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our organization has a vision for innovation that is understandable, compelling, actionable and reinforced.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our organization has the right sense of urgency regarding innovation.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
The process for evaluating new ideas and potential projects is clear, fair, and reasonably paced.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our junior people are able to access the knowledge and information they need, and are supported and mentored by more senior colleagues.
We surface and explore new ideas from multiple sources, and see vigorous conversation as a natural part of the innovation process.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our experts provide the right technical help when asked for it, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and check to make sure that their help is useful.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
There is little or no stigma attached to being on an innovation project that failed or was cancelled.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Mistakes, set-backs and failures are seized upon as opportunities to learn, improve and build the knowledge base for future innovations.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When we need to improve the collaboration between R&D and another function, our senior managers encourage those involved to resolve it on their own, but will step in and help fairly when needed.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
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Would you like to take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions With Others?*
- Yes, take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions With Others
- No thank you
Our scientists and technologists have experience with market-facing roles or key customer interface opportunities.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We rarely have power struggles across functions when it comes to innovation ideas or projects.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We usually anticipate, acknowledge, and successfully address the key concerns of individuals and groups outside of R&D.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We take time to explore the viewpoints, ideas, and perspectives of associates in other functions.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Groups working outside, but parallel to, an innovation project know how and when to get the information they need about the project.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our project leaders are up to date on work being done elsewhere in the organization that may be relevant to, or impact, their projects.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
I know that when I disagree or have a different idea with someone at a higher level on an innovation project, my ideas and concerns will be heard and appropriately vetted.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our group members routinely and effectively include marketplace awareness, financial considerations, and other "non-technical" factors in decisions.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When a problem reaches across functions, we recognize and address it quickly, with an orientation toward solutions and learning rather than avoidance and pointing fingers.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Success is celebrated broadly and widely, and recognition easily crosses organizational boundaries.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
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To receive your results:
Name*
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How Your R&D Organization Functions Internally

I know what behaviors and results are expected of me to encourage, support, and drive innovation.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our organization has a vision for innovation that is understandable, compelling, actionable and reinforced.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our organization has the right sense of urgency regarding innovation.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
The process for evaluating new ideas and potential projects is clear, fair, and reasonably paced.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our junior people are able to access the knowledge and information they need, and are supported and mentored by more senior colleagues.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We surface and explore new ideas from multiple sources, and see vigorous conversation as a natural part of the innovation process.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our experts provide the right technical help when asked for it, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and check to make sure that their help is useful.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
There is little or no stigma attached to being on an innovation project that failed or was cancelled.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Mistakes, set-backs and failures are seized upon as opportunities to learn, improve and build the knowledge base for future innovations.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When we need to improve the collaboration between R&D and another function, our senior managers encourage those involved to resolve it on their own, but will step in and help fairly when needed.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Hidden
Total (out of a possible 50)
Would you like to take the survey, How Your Teams and Groups Function?*
- Yes, take the survey, How Your Teams and Groups Function
- No thank you
Our group conversations are generally focused, and proceed at a pace such that everyone is heard, and we don't leave perspectives or ideas unexplored.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our conversations and meetings are safe places for uncertainty, ambiguity, and learning.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Each of us knows when – and how – to ask for help, and are not penalized for doing so.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
There is very little fear of having one's ideas and contributions "poached" or attributed to someone else.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
If I have a new idea, I know which stakeholders are important, and how to get them on board, whether through my own actions or influencing the actions of others.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We generally have the skills we need to recognize and handle internal disagreements and "tough" conversations.*
Team members know how and when to get the information they need for a project they are part of.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When a project team is faced with a challenging issue or choice, we attempt to make a decision that reflects the input of the entire team.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Individual styles, temperaments, and preferences are recognized and honored, as long as they support a collaborative, healthy workplace.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our conversations and meetings are energetic, well planned, and result in alignment on clear next steps.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Hidden
Total (out of a possible 50)
Would you like to take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions With Others?*
- Yes, take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions With Others
- No thank you
Our scientists and technologists have experience with market-facing roles or key customer interface opportunities.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We rarely have power struggles across functions when it comes to innovation ideas or projects.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We usually anticipate, acknowledge, and successfully address the key concerns of individuals and groups outside of R&D.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We take time to explore the viewpoints, ideas, and perspectives of associates in other functions.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Groups working outside, but parallel to, an innovation project know how and when to get the information they need about the project.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our project leaders are up to date on work being done elsewhere in the organization that may be relevant to, or impact, their projects.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
I know that when I disagree or have a different idea with someone at a higher level on an innovation project, my ideas and concerns will be heard and appropriately vetted.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our group members routinely and effectively include marketplace awareness, financial considerations, and other "non-technical" factors in decisions.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When a problem reaches across functions, we recognize and address it quickly, with an orientation toward solutions and learning rather than avoidance and pointing fingers.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Success is celebrated broadly and widely, and recognition easily crosses organizational boundaries.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Hidden
Total (out of a possible 50)
To receive your results:
Name*
First Last
Email*

How Your R&D Organization Functions With Others

Our scientists and technologists have experience with market-facing roles or key customer interface opportunities.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We rarely have power struggles across functions when it comes to innovation ideas or projects.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We usually anticipate, acknowledge, and successfully address the key concerns of individuals and groups outside of R&D.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We take time to explore the viewpoints, ideas, and perspectives of associates in other functions.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Groups working outside, but parallel to, an innovation project know how and when to get the information they need about the project.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our project leaders are up to date on work being done elsewhere in the organization that may be relevant to, or impact, their projects.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
I know that when I disagree or have a different idea with someone at a higher level on an innovation project, my ideas and concerns will be heard and appropriately vetted.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our group members routinely and effectively include marketplace awareness, financial considerations, and other "non-technical" factors in decisions.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When a problem reaches across functions, we recognize and address it quickly, with an orientation toward solutions and learning rather than avoidance and pointing fingers.
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Success is celebrated broadly and widely, and recognition easily crosses organizational boundaries.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Hidden
Total (out of a possible 50)
Would you like to take the survey, How Your Teams and Groups Function?*
- Yes, take the survey, How Your Teams and Groups Function
- No thank you
Our group conversations are generally focused, and proceed at a pace such that everyone is heard, and we don't leave perspectives or ideas unexplored.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our conversations and meetings are safe places for uncertainty, ambiguity, and learning.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Each of us knows when – and how – to ask for help, and are not penalized for doing so.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
There is very little fear of having one's ideas and contributions "poached" or attributed to someone else.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
If I have a new idea, I know which stakeholders are important, and how to get them on board, whether through my own actions or influencing the actions of others.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We generally have the skills we need to recognize and handle internal disagreements and "tough" conversations.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Team members know how and when to get the information they need for a project they are part of.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When a project team is faced with a challenging issue or choice, we attempt to make a decision that reflects the input of the entire team.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Individual styles, temperaments, and preferences are recognized and honored, as long as they support a collaborative, healthy workplace.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our conversations and meetings are energetic, well planned, and result in alignment on clear next steps*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Hidden
Total (out of a possible 50)
Would you like to take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions Internally?*
- Yes, take the survey, How Your R&D Organization Functions Internally
- No thank you
I know what behaviors and results are expected of me to encourage, support, and drive innovation.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our organization has a vision for innovation that is understandable, compelling, actionable and reinforced.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our organization has the right sense of urgency regarding innovation.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
The process for evaluating new ideas and potential projects is clear, fair, and reasonably paced.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our junior people are able to access the knowledge and information they need, and are supported and mentored by more senior colleagues.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
We surface and explore new ideas from multiple sources, and see vigorous conversation as a natural part of the innovation process.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Our experts provide the right technical help when asked for it, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and check to make sure that their help is useful.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
There is little or no stigma attached to being on an innovation project that failed or was cancelled.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Mistakes, set-backs and failures are seized upon as opportunities to learn, improve and build the knowledge base for future innovations.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
When we need to improve the collaboration between R&D and another function, our senior managers encourage those involved to resolve it on their own, but will step in and help fairly when needed.*
Please enter a number from 1 to 5.
Hidden
Total (out of a possible 50)
To receive your results:
Name*
First Last
Email*