Abstract
In the research and development process, the “Boost-Gate” function has gathered increasing attention by many companies as a valid method of filtering out promising themes out of a variety of alternatives. Also, a great deal of research has been conducted on Serial Innovators, who provide continuous success in the market, and Product Champions, who advocate on behalf of new ideas, as key persons to achieve radical innovations. After searching and analyzing key individuals within the human resources of food manufacturer K, the gate function played by these individuals that lead to the success of the research was then researched. The goal of this study is to illustrate the conditions of human resources and to propose practical project management techniques for businesses. Therefore, the results present a deeper understanding of R&D personnel and their supporters in leading a series of innovations.
