Emmanuel Puig
chef de projet R&D
Emmanuel Puig
Emmanuel Puig
chef de projet R&D
Core business
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. 
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. 
Evaluation
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	Knows how to regularly evaluate the progress, impact and outcomes of his staff’s activities. 
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	Takes part in evaluating both internal and external projects. 
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	Is able to evaluate hypotheses and concepts lying beyond his field of expertise. 
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	Encourages his staff to take ownership of the evaluation process. 
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.
Personal and relational qualities
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. 
Balance
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	Knows how to deal with strong opposition. 
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	Draws on his strengths and transcends his weaknesses. 
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	Knows how to cope with pressure generated by his career or his personal life. 
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	Is able to keep his work and home environments separate. 
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. 
Collaboration
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	Collaborates with people/teams who play a pivotal role on the global scale. 
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	Leads networks and helps to institute dialogue between different entities. 
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	Knows how to establish partnership relations with people working outside his field. 
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	Has the ability to co-produce results and/or innovations. 
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. 
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. 
- 
	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. 
Open-mindedness and creativity
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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. 
Commitment
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	Can picture himself in other contexts; applies his commitment and motivation to other activities and fields of expertise. 
- 
	Perseveres in his undertakings and projects; paves the way for other staff and supports them. 
- 
	Inspires the enthusiasm and commitment of his staff. 
Integrity
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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. 
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	Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words. 
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	Declares any conflict of interest. 
Balance
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	Knows how to deal with strong opposition. 
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	Draws on his strengths and transcends his weaknesses. 
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	Knows how to cope with pressure generated by his career or his personal life. 
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	Is able to keep his work and home environments separate. 
Listening and empathy
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	Knows how to engage in active listening in various situations. 
- 
	Is careful to take his contacts’ needs and frame of reference into account. 
- 
	Expresses gratitude regularly. 
- 
	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. 
Collaboration
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	Collaborates with people/teams who play a pivotal role on the global scale. 
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	Leads networks and helps to institute dialogue between different entities. 
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	Knows how to establish partnership relations with people working outside his field. 
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	Has the ability to co-produce results and/or innovations. 
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. 
Emmanuel Puig
Emmanuel Puig
chef de projet R&D
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. 
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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	As a manager, makes appropriate use of the full spectrum of HR policies and management tools with regard to his teams (recruitment, promotion, evaluation, safety rules, principles of non-discrimination and diversity, etc.). 
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	Puts together and directs a team, taking advantage of the strengths and skills of each member. 
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	Has the ability to set objectives for his staff and evaluate their attainment. 
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	Knows how to delegate and monitor. 
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	Supports his staff; encourages them to become more autonomous and recognizes their commitment and results. 
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	Ensures the collective success of projects. 
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	Detects and nurtures the talents of his staff and supports to their professional development. 
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	Knows how to deal with conflicts. 
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	Involves his staff in decision-making. 
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	Has his own management style. 
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	Is able to define guidelines for safety and social responsibility. 
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	Accepts responsibilities beyond his defined scope for the good of the organization as a whole. 
Producing results
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	Always seeks news ways to improve his performance and that of his staff. 
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	Knows how to detect opportunities liable to lead to a commercial application. 
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	Manages the transition from research to innovation: organizes processes and manages non-deterministic aspects. 
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	Meets the challenges and opportunities for value creation in his field. 
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	Deploys experimental platforms. 
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
- 
	Can adapt his approach and the project organization according to imperatives. 
- 
	Adapts to changes and opportunities; knows how and where to find advice. 
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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	As a manager, makes appropriate use of the full spectrum of HR policies and management tools with regard to his teams (recruitment, promotion, evaluation, safety rules, principles of non-discrimination and diversity, etc.). 
- 
	Puts together and directs a team, taking advantage of the strengths and skills of each member. 
- 
	Has the ability to set objectives for his staff and evaluate their attainment. 
- 
	Knows how to delegate and monitor. 
- 
	Supports his staff; encourages them to become more autonomous and recognizes their commitment and results. 
- 
	Ensures the collective success of projects. 
- 
	Detects and nurtures the talents of his staff and supports to their professional development. 
- 
	Knows how to deal with conflicts. 
- 
	Involves his staff in decision-making. 
- 
	Has his own management style. 
- 
	Is able to define guidelines for safety and social responsibility. 
- 
	Accepts responsibilities beyond his defined scope for the good of the organization as a whole. 
Producing results
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	Always seeks news ways to improve his performance and that of his staff. 
- 
	Knows how to detect opportunities liable to lead to a commercial application. 
- 
	Manages the transition from research to innovation: organizes processes and manages non-deterministic aspects. 
- 
	Meets the challenges and opportunities for value creation in his field. 
- 
	Deploys experimental platforms. 
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
- 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.
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.