Knowledge Transfer Metrics: A Report from the European Commission’s Expert Group
The European Commission’s Expert Group recently released a report to set indicators that can be used European-wide. Knowledge Transfer aims to provide a two-way flow of information, and this report…
What Recruiters Want To See On Your Resume
Plus a sample so you can update yours right now! At the Vortechs Group, we look at resumes all day long. Literally. Our job is to find the best candidate…
Guest Blog: Understanding the Basics of Patenting
For those of you interested in understanding the basics of patenting, here is a useful guide from Sadhana Chitale (@ChitaleSadhana), Colm Lawler and Scott Macfarlane: https://rdcu.be/b2vtN.
2019 Diversity by the Numbers
We had another successful year at the Vortechs Group placing quality candidates for our clients. Diversity is critical to the success of all companies, but especially tech transfer teams. Diversity…
Our Very Own Glen Gardner Does a Podcast
Glen Gardner, President of the Vortechs Group, joined Brad Wolff on his podcast, It Is About You. Glen talks about what tech transfer professionals do, the history of the Vortechs…
The Best Interview Tips For Any Type of Interview
When is the last time you applied for a job and only had one in-person interview, and then you were offered the job right away? It’s very unlikely that an…
Making the Leap from Industry to Academia: What You Need To Do
Have you thought about a career in a university tech transfer office but you’re not quite sure where to start? There are two important things you need to do when…
The Hardest Things About Hiring Tech Transfer Office Directors—and How to Ease the Pain
The head of a technology transfer office sets the tone and pace of an institution’s economic engagement efforts, and is frequently on point for a variety of high-profile innovation management…
Focus On Your Strengths, Not Your Weaknesses
Driscoll Learning puts out a monthly newsletter full of great information for team building and professional growth. In this month’s issue, Gary Sorrell of Sorrell Associates, LLC, shares why it…
Vortechs Group Helps Build Foundation of Office of Technology Management at WashU
An interview with Nichole Mercier conducted by Michele Hujber. When Nichole Mercier took the position as assistant vice chancellor and managing director of the Office of Technology Management (OTM) at…
