Subject(s): Technology, R&D Management Keyword(s): strategic management of technological innovation, R&D, technology as competitive advantage JEL Classification: M10, M16

The purpose of this report can be summarized as follows:
1. Update our awareness of the issues and challenges facing European firms in terms of technology management.
2. Understand the future of ESMT's sponsors and clients in terms of their R&D and technology organizations.
3. Develop our understanding of the need for skills and capabilities development of the current and future managers and executives in the areas of Research, Development and Engineering (i.e. all those making technology decisions).
4. Seek input for R&D/technology program portfolio that ESMT could offer in the future.