Pauline Vilain-Carlotti

Chercheuse

Pauline Vilain-Carlotti

Pauline Vilain-Carlotti

Chercheuse

Thesis defended on
23 11 15 - Université Paris 8 - France

Core business

3
Skill development
Core business

Skill development

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Sets his professional goals to be ambitious yet realistic.
  • Identifies and develops means to enhance his employability throughout his career; manages his professional development.
  • Broadens and upgrades his skillset, personal qualities and achievements.
  • Uses his networks to expand his scope of competence.
  • Knows how to transfer his expertise to other fields of activity.
  • Realizes the necessarily international dimension of his career path.
  • Accepts input from a mentor or coach to benefit his professional development.
3
Evaluation
Core business

Evaluation

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  • Evaluates the value of various documents concerning his field of expertise.

  • Is able to judge his own results in terms of both quality and added value.

  • Is willing to expose ideas to a critical audience; takes others’ opinions of his work into account.

  • Is willing to evaluate the work of other contributors and provides reasoned, realistic judgments of others’ work.

3
Information management
Core business

Information management

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  • Knows how to review the state of the art (SOTA) in a scientific topic.

  • Makes efficient use of information-gathering methods, identifies pertinent resources, particularly bibliographic resources.

  • Masters web-based research (e.g., bibliographic databases, patent databases)

  • Knows how to judge the pertinence of information, critique sources and check source reliability.

  • Designs and implements information-gathering and management systems using suitable technology.

  • Addresses issues relating to the security and life cycle of data.

  • Seeks out support from experts in information and data management.

3
Expertise and methods
Core business

Expertise and methods

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Masters the basic knowledge and key concepts of his field and knows their history and their significance.

  • Is familiar with recent progress in his field.

  • Can view his research activities within an international context.

  • 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.

  • Is able to consider alternative methods and techniques.

  • Is able to formulate problems and hypotheses according to needs.

  • Defends his research findings in a constructive manner; provides evidence to support his ideas and proposals.

  • Organizes his presentations in a clear, informative and concise manner.

Personal and relational qualities

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Communication
Personal and relational qualities

Communication

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Knows how to put together a persuasive presentation and communicate about his project or his activity.

  • Understands, interprets and communicates appropriately in a register suited to his aims and his audience.

  • Masters a range of communication tools.

  • Masters his online identity.

  • Contributes to the dissemination of knowledge within the company, and demonstrates effective teaching skills.

  • Is proficient in at least English and one other world language.

3
Collaboration
Personal and relational qualities

Collaboration

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Develops and maintains cooperative networks.

  • Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.

  • Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.

  • Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.

3
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
Personal and relational qualities

Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Analyzes his own findings and those of his peers.

  • Is able to synthesize; expresses key ideas clearly.

  • Can sort and rank information according to the goal.

  • Pursues his reasoning and hypotheses free of dogmatism or ideological bias.

  • Has the objectivity to consider various schools of thought; is able to modify his point of view.

  • Demonstrates intellectual rigor.

3
Open-mindedness and creativity
Personal and relational qualities

Open-mindedness and creativity

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.

  • Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.

  • Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.

  • Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.

3
Commitment
Personal and relational qualities

Commitment

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  • Recognizes and can clearly identify his sources of motivation.

  • Is able to sustain his commitment and motivation in the face of setbacks and adversity.

  • Deals efficiently with the routine aspects of his job.

  • Strives for excellence; shows determination.

  • Learns from his mistakes and bounces back from failures.

  • Relies on the support and assistance of his peers.

3
Integrity
Personal and relational qualities

Integrity

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Respects the standards and practices of his entity.

  • Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.

  • Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.

  • Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.

  • Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.

  • Declares any conflict of interest.

3
Balance
Personal and relational qualities

Balance

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Is aware of his aptitudes, knows how to take advantage of them and demonstrate them.

  • Expresses himself relevantly, confidently and didactically.

  • Recognizes the limits of his knowledge, skills and expertise, and knows where to find support when needed.

  • Is able to consider his practices and experience as part of the bigger picture.

  • Develops his strengths and knows how to correct his weaknesses by seeking the opinion of others.

  • Is aware of the need to reconcile career and personal life.

  • Develops mechanisms to cope with pressure and seeks support when needed.

3
Listening and empathy
Personal and relational qualities

Listening and empathy

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Has the ability to listen in various situations.

  • Understands the needs and way of thinking of the people he deals with, including those with a different field of expertise, occupation and/or culture.

3
Negotiation
Personal and relational qualities

Negotiation

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Is able to detect people’s unstated needs based on the requests they formulate.

  • 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.

3
Communication
Personal and relational qualities

Communication

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Knows how to put together a persuasive presentation and communicate about his project or his activity.

  • Understands, interprets and communicates appropriately in a register suited to his aims and his audience.

  • Masters a range of communication tools.

  • Masters his online identity.

  • Contributes to the dissemination of knowledge within the company, and demonstrates effective teaching skills.

  • Is proficient in at least English and one other world language.

3
Collaboration
Personal and relational qualities

Collaboration

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Develops and maintains cooperative networks.

  • Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.

  • Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.

  • Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.

3
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
Personal and relational qualities

Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Analyzes his own findings and those of his peers.

  • Is able to synthesize; expresses key ideas clearly.

  • Can sort and rank information according to the goal.

  • Pursues his reasoning and hypotheses free of dogmatism or ideological bias.

  • Has the objectivity to consider various schools of thought; is able to modify his point of view.

  • Demonstrates intellectual rigor.

3
Open-mindedness and creativity
Personal and relational qualities

Open-mindedness and creativity

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.

  • Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.

  • Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.

  • Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.

3
Commitment
Personal and relational qualities

Commitment

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Recognizes and can clearly identify his sources of motivation.

  • Is able to sustain his commitment and motivation in the face of setbacks and adversity.

  • Deals efficiently with the routine aspects of his job.

  • Strives for excellence; shows determination.

  • Learns from his mistakes and bounces back from failures.

  • Relies on the support and assistance of his peers.

3
Integrity
Personal and relational qualities

Integrity

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Respects the standards and practices of his entity.

  • Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.

  • Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.

  • Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.

  • Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.

  • Declares any conflict of interest.

3
Balance
Personal and relational qualities

Balance

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Is aware of his aptitudes, knows how to take advantage of them and demonstrate them.

  • Expresses himself relevantly, confidently and didactically.

  • Recognizes the limits of his knowledge, skills and expertise, and knows where to find support when needed.

  • Is able to consider his practices and experience as part of the bigger picture.

  • Develops his strengths and knows how to correct his weaknesses by seeking the opinion of others.

  • Is aware of the need to reconcile career and personal life.

  • Develops mechanisms to cope with pressure and seeks support when needed.

3
Listening and empathy
Personal and relational qualities

Listening and empathy

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Has the ability to listen in various situations.

  • Understands the needs and way of thinking of the people he deals with, including those with a different field of expertise, occupation and/or culture.

3
Negotiation
Personal and relational qualities

Negotiation

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Is able to detect people’s unstated needs based on the requests they formulate.

  • 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.

Pauline Vilain-Carlotti

Pauline Vilain-Carlotti

Chercheuse

Thesis defended on
23 11 15 - Université Paris 8 - France

Business management and value creation

3
Project management
Business management and value creation

Project management

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Plans projects to meet goals in accordance with strategy and priorities, and taking quality, deadline and budget constraints into account.
  • Knows how to write specifications.
  • Is accountable for resources used and for meeting the deadlines and quality requirements of the deliverable.
  • Reacts efficiently and appropriately to change and unforeseen events.
  • Conducts his project within a framework of auditing and evaluation, deploying the appropriate systems.
3
Managing change
Business management and value creation

Managing change

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Can adapt his approach and the project organization according to imperatives.

  • Adapts to changes and opportunities; knows how and where to find advice.

3
Decision-making
Business management and value creation

Decision-making

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Knows how to make appropriate decisions for each phase of his project.
  • Assists his line management in making major decisions (e.g., reporting, scenarios)
1
Obtaining and managing funding
Business management and value creation

Obtaining and managing funding

I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • 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.
3
Producing results
Business management and value creation

Producing results

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Knows how to transform ideas into innovations.

  • Quickly deploys prototype and test phases; involves internal and external customers in these phases.

  • Learns the lessons of the initial tests.

  • Understands the policies and processes involved in publishing and exploiting research outcomes in his entity.

  • Is able to determine the most appropriate means of exploiting his results (e.g., patent, publication).

3
Intellectual and industrial property
Business management and value creation

Intellectual and industrial property

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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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.
3
Project management
Business management and value creation

Project management

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Plans projects to meet goals in accordance with strategy and priorities, and taking quality, deadline and budget constraints into account.
  • Knows how to write specifications.
  • Is accountable for resources used and for meeting the deadlines and quality requirements of the deliverable.
  • Reacts efficiently and appropriately to change and unforeseen events.
  • Conducts his project within a framework of auditing and evaluation, deploying the appropriate systems.
3
Managing change
Business management and value creation

Managing change

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Can adapt his approach and the project organization according to imperatives.

  • Adapts to changes and opportunities; knows how and where to find advice.

3
Decision-making
Business management and value creation

Decision-making

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Knows how to make appropriate decisions for each phase of his project.
  • Assists his line management in making major decisions (e.g., reporting, scenarios)
1
Obtaining and managing funding
Business management and value creation

Obtaining and managing funding

I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • 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.
3
Producing results
Business management and value creation

Producing results

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Knows how to transform ideas into innovations.

  • Quickly deploys prototype and test phases; involves internal and external customers in these phases.

  • Learns the lessons of the initial tests.

  • Understands the policies and processes involved in publishing and exploiting research outcomes in his entity.

  • Is able to determine the most appropriate means of exploiting his results (e.g., patent, publication).

3
Intellectual and industrial property
Business management and value creation

Intellectual and industrial property

I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • 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

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Strategy
Strategy and Leadership

Strategy

I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
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  • Observes his environment; recognizes discontinuities and micro-trends; detects weak signals.
  • Develops his own approach and shapes his understanding of the topic.
  • Encourages brainstorming and draws conclusions relevant to his area of activity.
  • Regularly produces documents of a forward-looking and strategic nature.
  • Makes sure that his activities contribute to the company’s strategy and attainment of its objectives, and to the enrichment of his organization or sector of activity.
  • Is familiar with various innovation strategies.
  • Ensures that his staff is aware of and understands their environment and the importance of strategy.