About The Source


A New Website Presented by the Product Development and Management Association

The PDMA Source: A Source of Knowledge and Networking Opportunities for the Product Development and Management Community

What is The PDMA Source? The PDMA Source is an exciting addition to the current pdma.org website.

Launched in September 2010, The Source plays host to both free and for-purchase product development related content, on-line communities and forums and other powerful social networking opportunities for professionals to join and contribute to.

The site is populated with many forms of knowledge-based pieces such as articles, transcripts, presentations, pod casts, video vignettes, white papers, benchmarking studies, webcasts, industry/topic specific groups and forums and much more – that align with the PDMA’s core Body of Knowledge areas:

  • Co-Development & Alliances
  • Customer & Market Research
  • Intellectual Property
  • Metrics
  • New Product Process & Execution
  • People, Teams and Culture
  • Portfolio Management
  • Strategy
  • Technology 

The Source’s primary goal is to become THE web portal for networking and content on product development, management and innovation. This will be the place to discuss and learn more about topics such as sustainable innovation, global product development, innovation, legal and ethical issues surrounding new product development, process and execution, product design, social media and much more!

Earn Source Points
Participate in group discussions, poll questions, and blogs and earn Source points.  These points can be used towards content purchased on The Source.  Also, PDMA members receive extra Source points during the year, so make sure to become a PDMA member today.

Examples of how to earn Source points:

-Vote in our poll on the homepage and receive 25 points
-Comment in a discussion group or blog post and get 50 points
-Are you a blogger*?  Create a blog post and earn 100 points
-Login to The Source for the first time using your PDMA member ID and password or create a new Source profile for non-PDMA members and automatically receive 200 points.

The Source is charged with maximizing the PDMA brand via providing exclusive benefits for both PDMA members and non-members, while giving PDMA National, US Chapters and International Affiliates the opportunity to expand their reach and grow their local/regional constituencies.

Do you have content that you think our product development & management community would benefit from reading?  Email TheSource@pdma.org for more information

Common Questions
1. I am a PDMA Member, can I use my PDMA ID and Password?
Yes, You can log in to The Source using your PDMA ID and Password.  If you don't remember your password, you can click here and a new one will be sent to you.

2. I am not a PDMA Member, but would like to be a part of The Source, can I?
Yes, non-PDMA members can be a part of it by creating an account on The Source.  However, as a PDMA member, you receive additional discounts on content and can become a guest blogger.  Learn about all the benefits of being a PDMA member.

3. What are the points that I see on the top of the page?
Participate in group discussions, poll questions, and blogs and earn Source points.  These points can be used towards content purchased on The Source.  100 points equals $1.  Also, PDMA members receive extra Source points during the year, so make sure to become a PDMA member today.

4. I have a discount code, where do I use that?
There is a box in "checkout" that is called coupon code. After you enter your code, hit "apply to order."

5. I have content I would like to be placed on the site, how do I get it on The Source?
Email TheSource@pdma.org your content and someone will get back to you within 2-3 days with further details.

6. I would like to advertise on The Source
Email Contessa Gibson at cgibson@pdma.org to receive more information on advertising or click here

For additional answers to some of your frequently asked questions, please click here

*Must be a PDMA member to blog.  Certain exceptions can apply.