Vivo Group
Bridging Science and Business

Publications

Books

The Bluffers Guide to Genetics by Gwen Acton, PhD
(Oval Books; 1st edition. January 1, 2009) 

Be an instant expert in genetics and bluff your way with 'expressivity' among those who claim a strong pedigree in the subject. No research required, just a sense of humor.
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Free Articles

Technical and Business Cultures Impact R&D Productivity
by Gwen Acton, PhD
(Vivo Group White Paper and Maxiom Blog Post, November 28 2011)
Cultural misunderstandings have a direct impact on R&D Productivity.
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Be Strategic When Advancing in Science, Technology
by Gwen Acton, PhD
(Women's Business News, BostonHerald.com. January 1, 2010)
Steps to increase your chances of rising to senior leadership positions in science and technology.
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Impeding Scientist's Productivity by Gwen Acton PhD and Tim Andrews
(Industrial Research Institute, Inc. September/October 2006)
Vivo Group survey results revealing how organizations hinder their life scientists' ability to accomplish work.
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Tips for Your First 5 Years Out of Grad School by Gwen Acton, PhD
(Newsmagazine of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), January 2006)
Tips for the first five years after graduate school – an exciting and challenging time in the life of most scientists.
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What To Do With Your Next Great Idea by Gwen Acton, PhD
(Vivo Group Whitepaper, January 2010)
Have a great idea for an invention, but not sure what the next steps are? Tips on how to proceed.
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