Alia Baptista
Chef de projet
Alia Baptista
Alia Baptista
Chef de projet
Core business
Skill development
- Takes a critical look at his skills and experience and regularly fine-tunes his career goals.
- Knows how to develop new skills to keep step with changing knowledge and needs.
- Relies on advice from competent professionals (coaching) or experienced staff and takes their opinions into account; uses his networks to manage his career.
- Is able to evolve gradually from technical expertise to managerial expertise.
- Helps his staff develop their skills and networks and assists them in achieving career development goals.
Evaluation
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Evaluates the value of various documents concerning his field of expertise.
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Is able to judge his own results in terms of both quality and added value.
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Is willing to expose ideas to a critical audience; takes others’ opinions of his work into account.
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Is willing to evaluate the work of other contributors and provides reasoned, realistic judgments of others’ work.
Information management
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Knows how to review the state of the art (SOTA) in a scientific topic.
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Makes efficient use of information-gathering methods, identifies pertinent resources, particularly bibliographic resources.
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Masters web-based research (e.g., bibliographic databases, patent databases)
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Knows how to judge the pertinence of information, critique sources and check source reliability.
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Designs and implements information-gathering and management systems using suitable technology.
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Addresses issues relating to the security and life cycle of data.
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Seeks out support from experts in information and data management.
Expertise and methods
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Masters the basic knowledge and key concepts of his field and knows their history and their significance.
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Is familiar with recent progress in his field.
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Can view his research activities within an international context.
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Is familiar with the investigative methods and techniques of his field (including mathematics and statistics) and can explain why they are appropriate for a given purpose.
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Is able to consider alternative methods and techniques.
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Is able to formulate problems and hypotheses according to needs.
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Defends his research findings in a constructive manner; provides evidence to support his ideas and proposals.
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Organizes his presentations in a clear, informative and concise manner.
Personal and relational qualities
Communication
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Adapts his register to communicate with experts in other fields at both the national and international levels.
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Masters communication techniques for various contexts and media.
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Communicates effectively when addressing a diverse and lay audience.
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Knows how to address a community of professionals.
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Educates and trains his staff in the use of digital communication technologies.
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Is able to work and lead a group in at least English and one other world language.
Collaboration
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Develops and maintains cooperative networks.
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Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.
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Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.
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Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
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Analyzes his own findings and those of his peers.
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Is able to synthesize; expresses key ideas clearly.
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Can sort and rank information according to the goal.
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Pursues his reasoning and hypotheses free of dogmatism or ideological bias.
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Has the objectivity to consider various schools of thought; is able to modify his point of view.
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Demonstrates intellectual rigor.
Open-mindedness and creativity
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Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.
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Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.
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Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.
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Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.
Commitment
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Can picture himself in other contexts; applies his commitment and motivation to other activities and fields of expertise.
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Perseveres in his undertakings and projects; paves the way for other staff and supports them.
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Inspires the enthusiasm and commitment of his staff.
Integrity
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Respects the standards and practices of his entity.
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Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.
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Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.
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Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.
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Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.
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Declares any conflict of interest.
Listening and empathy
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Knows how to engage in active listening in various situations.
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Is careful to take his contacts’ needs and frame of reference into account.
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Expresses gratitude regularly.
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Takes the needs of his staff into consideration, is sensitive to signs of stress and able to provide support and advice when needed.
Negotiation
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Is able to detect people’s unstated needs based on the requests they formulate.
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Knows how to reconcile the drivers, requirements and constraints of his contacts to reach a consensus, and is able to gather all the information needed to do so.
Communication
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Adapts his register to communicate with experts in other fields at both the national and international levels.
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Masters communication techniques for various contexts and media.
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Communicates effectively when addressing a diverse and lay audience.
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Knows how to address a community of professionals.
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Educates and trains his staff in the use of digital communication technologies.
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Is able to work and lead a group in at least English and one other world language.
Collaboration
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Develops and maintains cooperative networks.
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Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.
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Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.
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Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
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Analyzes his own findings and those of his peers.
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Is able to synthesize; expresses key ideas clearly.
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Can sort and rank information according to the goal.
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Pursues his reasoning and hypotheses free of dogmatism or ideological bias.
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Has the objectivity to consider various schools of thought; is able to modify his point of view.
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Demonstrates intellectual rigor.
Open-mindedness and creativity
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Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.
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Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.
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Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.
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Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.
Commitment
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Can picture himself in other contexts; applies his commitment and motivation to other activities and fields of expertise.
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Perseveres in his undertakings and projects; paves the way for other staff and supports them.
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Inspires the enthusiasm and commitment of his staff.
Integrity
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Respects the standards and practices of his entity.
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Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.
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Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.
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Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.
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Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.
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Declares any conflict of interest.
Listening and empathy
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Knows how to engage in active listening in various situations.
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Is careful to take his contacts’ needs and frame of reference into account.
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Expresses gratitude regularly.
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Takes the needs of his staff into consideration, is sensitive to signs of stress and able to provide support and advice when needed.
Negotiation
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Is able to detect people’s unstated needs based on the requests they formulate.
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Knows how to reconcile the drivers, requirements and constraints of his contacts to reach a consensus, and is able to gather all the information needed to do so.
Alia Baptista
Alia Baptista
Chef de projet
Business management and value creation
Project management
- Is attentive to discontinuities, trends and weak signals; is prepared for the unexpected; identifies unforeseen opportunities in the project.
- Recognizes good ideas and best practices, identifies weaknesses and gaps.
- Considers and implements any necessary changes in objectives, organization, schedule, resources and quality requirements.
- Knows how to drive his staff in compliance with scheduling and time constraints.
- Utilizes a wide range of project management strategies; clarifies priorities and formalizes expectations.
- Introduces quality systems.
- Guides difficult, complex projects to successful completion; manages several projects simultaneously and efficiently; can intervene to conduct project audits and propose action plans to get projects back on track.
- Provides support or assistance to his staff; takes over on projects that lack leadership.
Managing change
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Can adapt his approach and the project organization according to imperatives.
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Adapts to changes and opportunities; knows how and where to find advice.
Managing risks
- Can determine the risks related to his project and the means for controlling them.
- Is aware that technological and financial risks increase during the innovation process.
- Understands the concept of corporate social responsibility.
Decision-making
- Knows how to make appropriate decisions for each phase of his project.
- Assists his line management in making major decisions (e.g., reporting, scenarios)
Obtaining and managing funding
- Manages his own funding and is comfortable in discussions with budget, financial and economic decision-makers.
- Understands the funding process and knows how to determine the profitability of an activity.
- Knows how to answer a request for proposals and/or write a grant application.
People management
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Has experience with teamwork; knows how to encourage, support and recognize the contributions of each player.
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Knows how to be a team player.
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Is able to win the trust of his peers and his line management.
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Can report on his activities.
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Supports his peers when needed and can provide assistance.
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Understands human resources policies and management tools such as recruitment, evaluation, remuneration and strategic workforce planning.
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Takes safety, social responsibility and labor law requirements into account.
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Upholds rules on non-discrimination and equal opportunity among employees.
Intellectual and industrial property
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Has basic knowledge of the rules of intellectual/industrial property and copyright as they apply to his own activities.
- Understands the advantages and drawbacks of filing a patent.
- Is aware of the importance of controlling the release of information.
Project management
- Is attentive to discontinuities, trends and weak signals; is prepared for the unexpected; identifies unforeseen opportunities in the project.
- Recognizes good ideas and best practices, identifies weaknesses and gaps.
- Considers and implements any necessary changes in objectives, organization, schedule, resources and quality requirements.
- Knows how to drive his staff in compliance with scheduling and time constraints.
- Utilizes a wide range of project management strategies; clarifies priorities and formalizes expectations.
- Introduces quality systems.
- Guides difficult, complex projects to successful completion; manages several projects simultaneously and efficiently; can intervene to conduct project audits and propose action plans to get projects back on track.
- Provides support or assistance to his staff; takes over on projects that lack leadership.
Managing change
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Can adapt his approach and the project organization according to imperatives.
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Adapts to changes and opportunities; knows how and where to find advice.
Managing risks
- Can determine the risks related to his project and the means for controlling them.
- Is aware that technological and financial risks increase during the innovation process.
- Understands the concept of corporate social responsibility.
Decision-making
- Knows how to make appropriate decisions for each phase of his project.
- Assists his line management in making major decisions (e.g., reporting, scenarios)
Obtaining and managing funding
- Manages his own funding and is comfortable in discussions with budget, financial and economic decision-makers.
- Understands the funding process and knows how to determine the profitability of an activity.
- Knows how to answer a request for proposals and/or write a grant application.
People management
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Has experience with teamwork; knows how to encourage, support and recognize the contributions of each player.
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Knows how to be a team player.
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Is able to win the trust of his peers and his line management.
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Can report on his activities.
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Supports his peers when needed and can provide assistance.
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Understands human resources policies and management tools such as recruitment, evaluation, remuneration and strategic workforce planning.
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Takes safety, social responsibility and labor law requirements into account.
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Upholds rules on non-discrimination and equal opportunity among employees.
Intellectual and industrial property
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Has basic knowledge of the rules of intellectual/industrial property and copyright as they apply to his own activities.
- Understands the advantages and drawbacks of filing a patent.
- Is aware of the importance of controlling the release of information.
Strategy and Leadership
Strategy
- Is aware of how his project fits into the organization’s strategy and the strategic directions of the sector or field of activity.
- Understands relationships between entities and individuals (the role and drivers of each).
- Is able to identify influent people that support his projects and understand what they stand to gain from it.
Leadership
- Exercises leadership in connection with a project of which he is in charge.
- Knows how to be persuasive and enlist support for a project
- .Mobilizes skills for a project of which he is not in charge; manages human resources even when people do not officially report to him.
- Builds alliances.
- Establishes relationships based on trust.