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THE CONCEPT OF INNOVATION
Creation of value with impact on the national economy, over a consistent period of time
1-KNOWLEDGE
The one the company itself can generate – SCHOOL OF KNOWLEDGE
Tacit and explicit
2-PROJECTSMobilize knowledge and positive emotions in a single goal.
Providing interconnection between areas, hierarchical levels and the triangle suppliers - production / research - customers.
The balance between disciplinary area differentiation and their integration into projects optimizes results.
2-SHORT-TERM CROSS PROJECTS
3-MANAGEMENT
The company "does not allow" managers to be of a less quality, "forcing" everyone to submit to its dynamic.
The innovative attitude as part of the routine work.
3- LEADERSHIP
Management has to be close to the collaborators, developing initiatives that will increase their satisfaction and commitment
In order to innovate, people need to work harder and better.
4-OPERATIONAL LEVELS (middle managers and shop floor)
“Taking bottlenecks away".
The necessary internal stability to make the necessary changes is not resistance to change but part of the innovation process.
4- WORKERS’ COUNCILS
The existence of representative bodies, who negotiate directly with management, helps to create goals for the organizational base
4- START UPS AND SPIN OFFS
Innovation through Start-Ups, or Spin-Offs, is NOT a universal principle
5 - R&D
Innovation achieved in R & D centers, may have a secondary character as to innovation originated in production
5 - CLUSTERS
Company clusters as innovation chains
6 -ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES
Major European and world events and its influence on Portuguese companies