DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCIES FOR INNOVATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN BRAZIL AND GERMANY

Abstract

This article investigates the key factors for the development of innovation skills among young leaders in the industrial sector, through a comparative analysis between educational institutions in Brazil and Germany. The objective is to identify good practices and essential factors applied in German institutions that can be adapted to the Brazilian context, in order to improve the qualification of professionals with a more innovative mindset. The research analyzed public policies, innovation indicators and the syllabuses of 35 courses, mapping trends and practices aimed at the formation of strategic skills. The results highlight the relevance of education for the development of innovation and the need to prioritize skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, data analysis, business strategy, and innovation management modeling. This study offers contributions by proposing ways to improve the training of young leaders in Brazil, based on the best practices observed in Germany, strengthening the competitiveness and innovation capacity of Brazilian industry.