Innovation skill base
It takes more than a mechanical, electrical and maths background, to make a business from innovative machinery development:
Concept generation:
Proactive self motivated worker
Commercial awareness
‘TRIZ’ problem solving methodology
Trained as a facilitator
Presentation / communication skills
Intellectual property rights
Feasibility studies:
Hands on and practical approach
Clear report writing
Functional specification drafting
Implementation:
Engineering Specification
Project management, team leading
Colaboration and partnerships
Commissioning
Documentation (including CE marking)
Training
Licencing and IPR exploitation