Press Releases

Opus Plus Founder Invited to Teach NPDP Workshop at the 2010 Global Conference on Product Innovation Management October 1, 2010 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus Chosen as a Registered Education Provider for the Product Development and Management Association September 2, 2008 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus Founder Cynthia Gilmer Accepts Adjunct Professorship to Teach New Product Development at the University of Maryland Smith School
July 24, 2008 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus Launches New Training Offering
February 26, 2008 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus Founder Receives New Product Development Professional Certification
October 3, 2007 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus Founder Graduates in 2006 MindShare Class
November 16, 2006 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus and Unanet Technologies to Promote Improved Service Delivery Model
February 3, 2005; McLean, VA

Opus Plus Founder Selected by Virginia's CIT as Co-Author for Innovation Avenue
July 9, 2003 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus Announces Two New Clients
January 27, 2003 - McLean, VA

Opus Plus Survey Shows New Hope for Hi-Tech Product Development Despite Economic Downturn
McLean, Virginia, September 27, 2002

Articles and White Papers

Product Roadmapping 101: Tips for Managing Product Requirements, An Opus Plus White Paper: August 2011 (Download PDF)

An Opus Plus White Paper: How to Focus Your Innovation Investments in a Challenging Economy, December 2009 (Download PDF)

"Out of the Lab and into the Market - Making the leap from R&D to Commercial Products"
The Patriot Entrepreneur July 2007

Product Management - Overview (Download PDF)
Innovation Avenue July 2003

"Capability Maturity Model is a useful tool"
Originally published in Potomac Technical Journal, 10/14/2002

"Product development: to do it or not to do it?"
Originally published in Potomac Technical Journal, 5/20/2002

"How to build success in your new products"
Originally published in Potomac Technical Journal, 2/18/2002

Speaking Engagements

Upcoming Events

March 14-15, 2012, Virginia's 2012 Advanced SBR/STTR Conference, Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology, Herndon VA. Click here for more information.

Recent Events

October 15, 2010 - "Business Models that Work" for the Business Alliance of George Mason University Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs. More Information.

April 29, 2010 - "Improving Processes: A Collaborative Approach", presented at the Unanet 3rd Annual Customer Meeting. Download presentation.

February 26, 2009 - "Concept to Finished Product or Marketable Service" for the Business Alliance of George Mason University Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs.

November 17, 2008 - "Exploring Opportunities in New Product Development" for 40 Plus of Greater Washington.

May 15, 2008 - Maryland TEDCO Advanced Lab for Business - Optimum Pricing: Software Pricing - More Information.

April 4, 2008 - "How to Build and Scale a Successful Product Company" for the Business Alliance of George Mason University Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs. More information and podcast.

March 15, 2008 - "New Product Development Professional (NPDP) Certification" for the Capital PC Users Group (CPCUG) Entrepreneurs and Consultants SIG. [Download presentation]

November 13, 2007 - "Mixing Products and Services - It CAN Be Done!" for the NVTC Emerging Business and Entrepreneur Committee

October 24, 2007 - "A New Look at Change Management: Lessons Learned from New Product Development Practices" for the ASQ Washington DC and Maryland Six Sigma SIG - [Download presentation]

January 16, 2007 - "Focus your Business Model for Success" for the NVTC Emerging Business & Entrepreneur committee.

February 15, 2006 - "Winning Strategies for Expanding your Government Contracts" for the Business Alliance Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs

May 18, 2005 - "Organizing for Product Development Success" for the DC Chapter of PDMA