Vincent Hardel
Chercheur
Vincent Hardel
Vincent Hardel
Chercheur
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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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.
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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Is familiar with recent progress in fields related to his own.
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Is able to engage in dialogue and collaboration with experts in other disciplines or fields of activity.
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Takes ownership of new research methods and techniques.
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Is able to document and evaluate his activities using statistical methods where applicable.
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Can formulate complex problems that correspond to new challenges.
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Is able to develop arguments in support of new projects.
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Knows how to adapt his arguments to his audience.
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Advises and assists his staff in making appropriate use of investigative methods, improving their performance and enhancing their skills.
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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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.
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
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Knows how to apply his analyzing and synthesizing abilities to new fields.
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Takes ownership of new analytical methods.
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Has a novel and independent way of thinking and makes significant contributions.
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Questions “business-as-usual” scenarios in his activity.
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Advises his staff to help them develop their own capacities of analysis and synthesis.
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Stimulates critical thinking among his peers and his staff.
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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Recognizes and can clearly identify his sources of motivation.
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Is able to sustain his commitment and motivation in the face of setbacks and adversity.
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Deals efficiently with the routine aspects of his job.
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Strives for excellence; shows determination.
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Learns from his mistakes and bounces back from failures.
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Relies on the support and assistance of his peers.
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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Has the ability to listen in various situations.
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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.
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.
-
Masters communication techniques for various contexts and media.
-
Communicates effectively when addressing a diverse and lay audience.
-
Knows how to address a community of professionals.
-
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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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.
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
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Knows how to apply his analyzing and synthesizing abilities to new fields.
-
Takes ownership of new analytical methods.
-
Has a novel and independent way of thinking and makes significant contributions.
-
Questions “business-as-usual” scenarios in his activity.
-
Advises his staff to help them develop their own capacities of analysis and synthesis.
-
Stimulates critical thinking among his peers and his staff.
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
-
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.
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Learns from his mistakes and bounces back from failures.
-
Relies on the support and assistance of his peers.
Integrity
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Respects the standards and practices of his entity.
-
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.
-
Draws on his strengths and transcends his weaknesses.
-
Knows how to cope with pressure generated by his career or his personal life.
-
Is able to keep his work and home environments separate.
Listening and empathy
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Has the ability to listen in various situations.
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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.
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.
Vincent Hardel
Vincent Hardel
Chercheur
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
- Analyzes and identifies the risks created by an activity.
- Educates and trains staff and partners in the implementation of appropriate risk management procedures.
- Takes social and environmental imperatives into account in the projects he manages.
- Educates and trains his staff in the imperatives of social and environmental 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
- Has the knowledge to manage the budgetary, financial and accounting aspects of his projects and activities.
- Is able to make choices.
- Is familiar with available sources of innovation funding and knows how to mobilize them.
- Views his activity in the context of investment/return on investment.
- Advises and guides his staff in the financing and budget follow-up of activities.
- Advises and guides his staff in creating value and generating revenue and funding.
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.
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.
Managing risks
- Analyzes and identifies the risks created by an activity.
- Educates and trains staff and partners in the implementation of appropriate risk management procedures.
- Takes social and environmental imperatives into account in the projects he manages.
- Educates and trains his staff in the imperatives of social and environmental 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
- Has the knowledge to manage the budgetary, financial and accounting aspects of his projects and activities.
- Is able to make choices.
- Is familiar with available sources of innovation funding and knows how to mobilize them.
- Views his activity in the context of investment/return on investment.
- Advises and guides his staff in the financing and budget follow-up of activities.
- Advises and guides his staff in creating value and generating revenue and funding.
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.
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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.
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.