"I've received ideas for compressing cycle times, cutting development costs and developing more innovative products from my peers in the Breakthrough Forum and from the expert speakers that we bring in to lead discussions on key issues."
-NPD Director

"We need to get outside of our four walls and not become too inwardly focused. The Breakthrough Forum is one of the tools we use to make our executive team faster, stronger and better."
-Dean Bodem, CEO of Viking Engineering

"The Breakthrough Forum is a smaller group of peers that are in similar situations in engineering and product development. It's a place to get one-on-one advice and input for your own individual needs. You don't get that from bigger trade associations."
- Brian Ketel, Engineering Manager, Graco

"You hear a lot about the value of social networking sites like LinkedIn but the Breakthrough Forum goes much deeper. You really get to know the other members and you want to go out of your way to help them and vice versa."
- VP of Product Development

"I can't tell you how much I get from hearing other members share their thoughts. I just know what they have to say is the real thing and I'll be able to use it."
- Director of Marketing, MedTech company

"There is significant value in being part of a mastermind group of members in leadership positions within product development environments. You can benefit from the wisdom of those who went through similar struggles that you may be experiencing. If you are fortunate to be invited to join the Breakthrough Forum, I encourage you to fully check it out."
- Kim Windingland, Owner, Alloy Technologies

"Rod does an excellent job leading the Breakthrough Forum. Through his leadership the Breakthrough Forum provides provocative and pertinent presentations and discussions for top management. The Breakthrough Forum has proven to be an excellent investment of my time and money."
- Bob Ziebol, Founder, Pursuit Medical

"I look at membership as an investment and I look forward to learning from my peers."
- VP of R&D-MedTech

"My forum provides practical advice to real world product development problems from people who have 'been there and done that.'"
- Senior Manager, Product Development

"The forum meeting is the most provocative meeting I have."
- Product Manager