Valentine-Lanting Wang
R&D research scientist ou project manager
Valentine-Lanting Wang
Valentine-Lanting Wang
R&D research scientist ou project manager
Core business
Skill development
- 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.
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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Knows how to put together a persuasive presentation and communicate about his project or his activity.
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Understands, interprets and communicates appropriately in a register suited to his aims and his audience.
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Masters a range of communication tools.
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Masters his online identity.
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Contributes to the dissemination of knowledge within the company, and demonstrates effective teaching skills.
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Is proficient 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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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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Explores related fields.
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Conceives new projects to find answers to essential questions.
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Encourages his staff to seek challenge, be curious and engage in scientific questioning.
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Defines and carries out innovative interdisciplinary projects with the help of contributors from various backgrounds.
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Serves as a vector of innovation, a realistic visionary, a constructive agitator.
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Encourages creativity and innovation among his staff.
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Has acquired professional experience abroad in a culture other than his own.
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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Is aware of his aptitudes, knows how to take advantage of them and demonstrate them.
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Expresses himself relevantly, confidently and didactically.
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Recognizes the limits of his knowledge, skills and expertise, and knows where to find support when needed.
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Is able to consider his practices and experience as part of the bigger picture.
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Develops his strengths and knows how to correct his weaknesses by seeking the opinion of others.
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Is aware of the need to reconcile career and personal life.
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Develops mechanisms to cope with pressure and seeks support when needed.
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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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.
Collaboration
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Collaborates with people/teams who play a pivotal role on the global scale.
-
Leads networks and helps to institute dialogue between different entities.
-
Knows how to establish partnership relations with people working outside his field.
-
Has the ability to co-produce results and/or innovations.
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
-
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.
Open-mindedness and creativity
-
Explores related fields.
-
Conceives new projects to find answers to essential questions.
-
Encourages his staff to seek challenge, be curious and engage in scientific questioning.
-
Defines and carries out innovative interdisciplinary projects with the help of contributors from various backgrounds.
-
Serves as a vector of innovation, a realistic visionary, a constructive agitator.
-
Encourages creativity and innovation among his staff.
-
Has acquired professional experience abroad in a culture other than his own.
Commitment
-
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
-
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.
Balance
-
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.
Listening and empathy
-
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.
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.
Valentine-Lanting Wang
Valentine-Lanting Wang
R&D research scientist ou project manager
Business management and value creation
Project management
- 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.
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.
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.
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
- 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.
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.
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.
-
Knows how to be a team player.
-
Is able to win the trust of his peers and his line management.
-
Can report on his activities.
-
Supports his peers when needed and can provide assistance.
-
Understands human resources policies and management tools such as recruitment, evaluation, remuneration and strategic workforce planning.
-
Takes safety, social responsibility and labor law requirements into account.
-
Upholds rules on non-discrimination and equal opportunity among employees.
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
-
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.