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3.5. HOW TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE

INITIATIVES IN YOUR COMPANY?

O3-A1: Intergenerational approach and collaborative training guidelines

As a first step partners will develop the methodology for an intergenerational approach as chosen to
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
deliver the training. The aim of this output is to create long term relationships between an
entrepreneur, responsible for running a retail business and a youth, who will help them introduce
Innovation does not happen by chance. It requires an
sustainable changes to the business. In order to reach this objective, a framework for the
environment that fosters original thoughts and creativity. This can
collaboration will be developed. The relationship will be be voluntary and included as such in the
framework but encouraged in order to maximise participation in the training activity and further
be accomplished by encouraging employees to share ideas and
apprenticeship programmes. Partners will explore existing suitable frameworks that can be used in
remain open to new experiences. Don't assume that hiring new,
the RETAIL project. In addition, partners will seek involvement of relevant networks to increase the
creative, and innovative professionals is required to kickstart
project scope. For instance, DCC is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network with EASME
actively encouraging members to collaborate and engage with all relevant EU projects. Partner will
innovation processes. Your current employees are inventive! And
also explore other relevant programmes such as mobility programmes (Erasmus+, Erasmus for
innovation management exemplifies this by systematizing how to
young entrepreneurs), etc. From this work, a methodological report will be issued.
collect, foster, and implement ideas from partners, customers,

and employees in order to turn them into solutions.