Also part of The Compliance Accelerator Program

This training can be followed on its own or within a broader compliance implementation program.

What You Will Learn in This Training

A structured, step-by-step approach to designing your R&D process with clear decision points and ownership β€” so risks are identified early and control is maintained under pressure.

  • Certificate of completion β€” proof of continuous training for GFSI audits.

  • 1 year access β€” revisit anytime while you implement in your company.

  • Β± 1 hour on-demand video β€” focused, practical, and straight to the point

  • Curriculum covers:

    - Typical pains in R&D and delayed decision-making

    - Why R&D processes fail in practice

    - Overview of the R&D process (from concept to launch)

    - Go / No-Go decision points

    - RASCI and ownership in practice

    - Designing effective ownership

    - Common implementation pitfalls

    - Step-by-step action plan

  • Practical downloads included:

    - From Development to Control Action Plan

  • Learn in your language β€” subtitles available in 13 languages.

  • Flexible access β€” follow on desktop or mobile app.

  • Positive impact β€” we donate 1% via B1G1 and monthly to the Give to Give Foundation.

R&D Process & Ownership Training | From Development to Control

Learn how to structure your R&D process with clear decision points and ownership to improve alignment, reduce risk, and ensure control under pressure.

    1. Agenda

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. 1. Typical Pains in R&D - slide 3 - 11

    3. 2. Why R&D Processes Fail - video uploaden!

    4. 3. Overview of the R&D Process

    5. 4. Go / No-Go Decision Points - video uploaden!

    6. 5. RASCI - Who Owns What

    7. 6. Designing Effective Ownership

    8. 7. Common Implementation Pitfalls

    9. 8. Your Action Plan

    10. 8a. DOWNLOAD: From Development to Control Action Plan

    11. Exam

R&D Process & Ownership Training

  • $149.00

Why R&D Processes Become the Bottleneck

Processes exist β€” yet decisions are delayed, ownership is unclear, and risks move forward instead of being controlled.

In many organisations, product development follows a defined process. Phases are completed. Activities are documented.

Yet in reality, something different happens.

Decisions are delayed.

Ownership is unclear.

And risks move forward into later stages.

Over time, coordination becomes informal.

The process appears structured. But control is not built into how decisions are made.

This is rarely a competence issue.

The issue is that decision points, ownership, and escalation are not structurally defined.

When this structure is missing, strong teams compensate.

And the more capable the team is… the longer the problem stays hidden.

Structured control requires three things:

- Clear decision points

- Defined ownership

- Built-in escalation

When these elements are designed intentionally, processes stop drifting β€” and start creating control.

Watch a Preview of the Tiered Meetings Training

See how tiered meetings improve escalation, ownership, and decision-making β€” so issues move through your organization instead of getting stuck.

Implement Compliance Efficiently β€” Save Time, Reduce Risks

  • Save Time

    Practical checklists and toolkits let your team act immediately, without reinventing the wheel.

  • Reduce Mistakes

    Learn proven best practices that help you avoid common QA, RA, and R&D pitfalls.

  • Implement with Confidence

    Built for GFSI compliance, giving auditors clear proof of training.

Meet Your Instructor

With over 29 years of experience, Kitty Appels has helped countless quality professionals grow into confident, senior-level experts in the food industry. Her background in food technology gives her a strong technical foundation, while her coaching style focuses on practical leadership and personal development.

Kitty is known for her people-first approach. As an interim QA manager, she has guided struggling teams β€” often working under high stress or unsupportive leadership β€” back to a place of confidence, clarity, and food safety excellence. Her motto, β€œMany roads lead to Rome,” reflects her flexible, empowering mindset.

She finds joy in helping quality professionals unlock their potential, overcome internal and external challenges, and become balanced, respected voices within their organizations.

πŸ’¬ β€œNothing is more fulfilling than seeing a QA professional stand tall, speak up, and truly own their role.”

Connect with Kitty on LinkedIn by clicking here

Kitty Appels

Senior Instructor and Coach

What our Clients say:

QA, RA, and R&D professionals share how this training helped them avoid compliance pitfalls and stay audit-ready.

β€œI didn’t realise how much delay in our meetings was actually caused by unclear escalation. We introduced tiered meetings and immediately saw faster decisions and less dependency on QA.”

Quality Manager, Meat Processing Company

Lars H.

β€œOur meetings used to be long and repetitive, without clear outcomes. This training helped us structure our discussions and assign ownership properly. Issues now move much faster through the organisation.”

QA Manager, Bakery Manufacturer

Elena M.

β€œWe thought we had control because we had meetings in place. But escalation was inconsistent. After implementing tiered meetings, responsibilities became clear and decision-making improved significantly.”

Head of Quality, Dairy Company

Thomas V.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling in this training.

  • What will I learn in this training?

    You will learn how to structure tiered meetings (Level 1–2–3) to improve escalation, ownership, and decision-making. The focus is on practical implementation in food safety and QA environments.

  • How long does the training take?

    The training takes approximately 1 hour. It is on-demand, so you can follow it at your own pace and return to specific sections whenever you need them. You also get 1 year of access, so you can revisit the lessons anytime during implementation.

  • Does the training include a certificate?

    Yes. You’ll receive a certificate of completion. This serves as proof of continuous training β€” something GFSI auditors specifically look for.

  • Is the training relevant for my role?

    Tiered meetings involve the full organisation. This training is relevant for QA, production, engineering, supply chain, and management β€” anyone involved in escalation, decision-making, and daily operations.

  • Are subtitles available?

    Yes. Subtitles are available in 13 languages, making it easy for global teams to follow along.

  • Can I watch this training on my phone or tablet?

    Yes. You can access the training on desktop, tablet, or mobile, including the Thinkific mobile app.

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