The RD Chronicles Excellence Framework
Diagnose your R&D maturity in under 10 minutes.
A structured methodology — 28 functional activities, 8 strategic pillars, 5 maturity levels — benchmarked against global R&D standards and enhanced by AI-generated recommendations.
Four steps from diagnostic to roadmap
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01
Set strategic importance
Weight the 8 pillars by how strategically critical each is to your organization. This calibrates the diagnostic to your context.
02
Scan your maturity
For each of the 28 functional activities, select the level that best describes how your organization operates today (1 = ad hoc, 5 = AI-driven).
03
Receive AI diagnostic
The platform benchmarks your profile, identifies critical gaps, generates an executive brief, and builds a prioritized 5-initiative roadmap.
04
Download and act
Export the full report as PDF. Use the framework library to understand how to advance each activity from your current level to the next.
The 8 strategic pillars
| Pillar | Focus |
|---|---|
| Manage R&D Strategy and Operations | Strategy, roadmap, budgeting, org models, business impact |
| Manage R&D Talent | Workforce planning, career paths, diversity and globalization |
| Foster an Innovation Culture | Vision, leadership, creative practices |
| Manage External Partnerships | Co-development, open innovation, ecosystem orchestration |
| Manage the R&D Portfolio | Value-based prioritization, AI-optimized resource allocation |
| Technology Evaluation & Development | Tech scouting, IP intelligence, platform development |
| Manage the Development Pipeline | NPD acceleration, agile-hybrid frameworks |
| NPD Process Governance | Stage-gate rigor, post-launch learning, continuous improvement |