Collaborative Culture of Innovation

 
 
 
 

From miniaturization and minimally invasive therapies to deep brain stimulation, we are delivering smarter healthcare solutions.

All highlights are from fiscal year 2012.

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Our Priorities

  • Foster an innovative and collaborative culture
  • Innovate in therapy and healthcare delivery

Our Goals

  • Increase cross-enterprise collaboration for developing innovative healthcare solutions
    Our Progress: Employee use of our internal social networks continues to increase, as do opportunities for collaboration and knowledge transfer via Medtronic technical forums and Science and Technology conferences.
  • Increase external collaborations, with a special focus on emerging markets
    Our Progress: During fiscal year 2012 we benchmarked best practices for research and development in India and China and appointed local R&D staff at our new Medtronic Innovation Experience Center in Shanghai.