So what, exactly, are Capability Reviews and why do they matter? And how are they related to the Capability Pillars and Lab Agenda?
Each year, the Lab convenes panels of external experts — prominent figures from academia, industry and our sister labs — to evaluate our strategy and the quality of our Capability Pillar R&D. Over several days, each panel:
- Gets a crash course on the Lab's progress in the given pillar.
- Reviews technical work and strategy.
- Discusses issues with staff.
- Asks lots of questions.
Each review wraps with a formal outbrief, where the panel members give recommendations and feedback about the Lab's progress and strategic direction in that pillar.