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COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION

Efforts to involve all personnel in Collaborative Innovation have been an integral part of the Group’s corporate culture for many years. This process involves:

  - creating conditions that build motivation so that employees are encouraged to take initiatives, and to invent and implement new solutions;
  - encouraging recognition of performance in the areas of initiative, creativity and accountability.

Deployment 

The added value generated by the 400,000 practical suggestions for improvement (PSI) implemented in 2007 extends beyond the value of these ideas alone:

  • by developing a culture of initiative and creativity, the company as a whole is more receptive to change;
  • by asking everybody to come up with ideas, in compliance with Renault Commitment 2009, it encourages Group-wide commitment.

 

When employees become active participants, they feel encouraged, listened to and valued by their manager. By playing an active role, employees directly improve their quality of life in the workplace.

 

Renault is gradually developing this system in all countries, at all establishments and for all personnel.


 

Key data 

Consolidated data for Renault in 2007 are as follows (based on 83,000 people):

  • a participation rate of 67%;  
  • savings of €135 million, i.e. an average of €1,646  per person,
  • 4.1 practical suggestions for improvement registered per person per year.

 

In 2008, Renault plans to continue rolling out the collaborative innovation plan in its new subsidiaries, particularly Russia and Iran.