Balanced, reality-based assessment of risks and rewards permits one to organize a usable action plan that can guide a client to the most efficacious exploitation of the technologies under consideration. TRG's review of the technology plan includes evaluating the proponents' technical expertise, their schedules, budgets and management capabilities. Often one must similarly analyze related and competitive technologies as well as the state of the art in the entire area of the technology. Assembling broad trends illustrates the industrial backdrop in which these technologies are engaged, including business intelligence about major competitors. Following the analysis, TRG's conclusions and actionable recommendations map the distilled intelligence to client requirements.
Independence assures clients that no hidden agendas or vested interests exist.
An independent agent also generally acquires a long list of contacts in many businesses ensuring that quick, efficient analyses draw from broader experience. At once, the independent analyst brings the requisite expertise to the appraiser's role - without baggage. While technology assessment often occurs as part of some larger effort in due diligence, due diligence finds its place within technology assessment as well. Therefore, business intelligence becomes critical and requires a full study of the proponent's business and financial situation. One must buttress an innovator's optimism with thoughtful planning and strong business execution.