Experience with generational changes and enhancement of competence at the OECD halden reactor project

This note represents an attempt by the author to summarize his experience in managing a mid-size R and D organisation working in the nuclear sector. It basically suggests that good interpersonal relations, stable organisation structure and simple/effective routines are probably key ingredients for a successful organisation. The author is, however, not familiar with modem and sophisticated management tools and has never read a book or attended classes on management skills. Thus, this note should be taken for what it is, i.e. a simplified account of experience that does not necessarily apply to other situations and environments. (author)