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CHAPTER 2

3.2 TYPES OF INNOVATION WITH
REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES

O3-A1: Intergenerational approach and collaborative training guidelines
Varieties of innovation represent a spectrum of approaches to improvement
As a first step partners will develop the methodology for an intergenerational approach as chosen to
and change, ranging from gradual enhancements of existing solutions to
deliver the training. The aim of this output is to create long term relationships between an
disruptive technological breakthroughs and innovative business models. The
entrepreneur, responsible for running a retail business and a youth, who will help them introduce
main types of innovation that we observe in the textile market include:
sustainable changes to the business. In order to reach this objective, a framework for the

collaboration will be developed. The relationship will be be voluntary and included as such in the
Product Innovations:
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involve the introduction of a new product to the
framework but encouraged in order to maximise participation in the training activity and further
market or significant modernization of an existing product
apprenticeship programmes. Partners will explore existing suitable frameworks that can be used in
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the RETAIL project. In addition, partners will seek involvement of relevant networks to increase the
Technological Innovations: changes in technological processes or
technologies used in production, which can improve efficiency,
project scope. For instance, DCC is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network with EASME quality, or
actively encouraging members to collaborate and engage with all relevant EU projects. Partner will
performance
also explore other relevant programmes such as mobility programmes (Erasmus+, Erasmus for
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Organizational Innovations: encompass new or improved management
young entrepreneurs), etc. From this work, a methodological report will be issued.
and organizational systems that can enhance the company's structure,

operational efficiency, or management approach.

● Social Innovations: related to modifications in social relationships,

organizational culture, or employee motivation techniques that can impact

the work environment and company outcomes.