Commercially strong user partners

The best research, education and technology transfer program

Working in attractive markets

Working with customers to indentify, conduct and deliver research

Best practice manager of integrated multi-disciplinary multi-partner research

Leading edge delivery of education

Sharing and believing the plan and having competence in key processes

Reward and recognition

Surprsing customers through exceeding their expectations

High speed responses in identifying, implementing and delivering ideas to market

Independant of CRC Program within 7 years

$2m a year industry cash within 5 years

Alternative funding sources for strategic research

Formal annual review of partner satisfaction

Emphasis upon synergy through cooperation between partners

Development of a communications plan to promote the Centre to all stake holders

Review and revise marketing plan to confirm market attractiveness

Participate in industry forums

Formal processes for selection, initiation, performance and review of research

Development of distance delivery for welding education

Undertake market survey for pipeline engineering education

Communicate the business plan

Training in key processes

Development of non-financial reward and recognition plan

Involve industry experts in identification, management and conduct of research

Include project management and presentation skills in training

Provide incentive for researchers to participate in seeking industry support for research

Provide support to WTIA for targeted activities

Establish formal long term strategic research priorities for competitive grant applications