Setting direction and operating in keeping with an understanding of the industry or economic sector, market dynamics and priorities, and NRC's role in regional and national systems of innovation.
Level 1
Understands business practices and etiquette
- Follows appropriate business/professional practices.
Level 2
Applies sound and appropriate business principles
- Applies knowledge of the industry/sector priorities, dynamics and operational details to make decisions, including those involving risk.
- Strives for the best return on investments and to maximize the benefits for NRC and clients (e.g. through sound negotiating, identifying business/professional opportunities).
- Enters into business/ professional relationships that are equitable and beneficial for the parties involved.
Level 3
Understands business sectors
- Continually gathers information about the current and future market and/or trends within the professional/business area.
- Maintains and develops an effective network of professional and business contacts that provides professional/market information and intelligence.
- Identifies opportunities to invest in, develop and promote NRC property, efforts and products.
- Establishes an effective network of "subject matter experts" to augment own business knowledge. Accesses network to seek advice and guidance on business issues.
- Acts to influence the market by promoting NRC innovations and their value to the economic and social well being of Canada.
Level 4
Positions NRC within the market context
- Understands and effectively anticipates the needs and potential direction of science and technology in the marketplace.
- Understands and values the worth of NRC's intellectual property, development efforts and products.
- Adapts the NRC's/research centre's/function's priorties and direction to the changing market demands.