Mariwa

Research to Support Strategic Decision Making

Overview

Experienced researcher and research manager.
Support strategic and policy decision making.
Independent consultant for organizational and management problem solving.

Able to support strategic management and organisational decision making. Expert in Systems Thinking.

Adept in innovation and knowledge management. Lectured in knowledge management to support strategic decision making.

Many years experience in science and research management.

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Service Description

Qualifications:

B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics
M.Sc (Technology Management) - Focusing on Knowledge as a Technology

In support of Management and Organizational Decisions:

An expert in Systems Thinking, and able to lead research teams in operational research environments. Highly skilled in ensuring quality of industrial research and development and managing implementation to ensure sustainability of the solutions and use of new products/technology.

Able to listen to strategic issues and propose creative solutions that unlock much value. Can source those solutions and project manage the acquisition and implementation of the proposed solution. Take into account all aspects, like technical, organisational, cultural and societal implications and manage the change process to ensure success.

Understands the complete life cycle of technology management and can advise on and project manage technology solutions in all phases of the technology life cycle. Manage technical, organizational change, cultural issues. Pro-actively identify risks and propose ways to lower or eliminate risk.

In support of Science and Research Management:

Able to utilise social, human and natural sciences to ensure fit-for-use solutions for real-life problems. An expert in translating real-life problems into R&D projects that provide solutions that cause a leap in progress. Proven expertise in providing innovative solutions that adds much value. (Will provide examples on request).

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Employment

Institute for Maritime Technology
research Programme manager /...
2003 - 2008
I held a variety of positions in this company. Started as a mathematical analyst and programmer, and ended as the leader of the Decision Support and Knowledge Dynamics team.

Education

Pretoria University
Master of Science in Technology...
2003 - 2005
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
1985 - 1986

Keywords

research
strategic decision support
science management
organization design
management consultant
innovation management
technology management
knowledge management
systems thinking

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Location
New Zealand  
Last Sign-in
Nov 1, 2009
Type
Individual
Member Since
October 2009
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Mariwa
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