Principais desafios enfrentados por empresas juniores e boas práticas de gestão que contribuem para sua superação: uma análise da Solumax Produção Júnior

Abstract

Junior Enterprises (JEs) are fundamental spaces for the development of entrepreneurial, professional, and leadership skills in the university environment, bringing students closer to real-world market challenges. Despite their significant contribution to academic training and the development of solutions for society, these organizations face recurring challenges related to internal management, knowledge retention, and process continuity, which compromises the quality of deliverables and organizational sustainability. In this context, this work aims to identify best practices in Junior Enterprises that contribute to addressing the main challenges found in the literature and in Solumax Produção Júnior, linked to the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR). To this end, the methodology adopted comprises a systematic literature review using the PRISMA method, combined with field research using a questionnaire applied to members, a focus group with the board of directors, and the collection of practices from other JEs in the Ponta Grossa Nucleus. As a result, 31 best practices and several recurring challenges were identified, such as the absence of standardized processes, documentation flaws, and inconsistencies in project monitoring. Replicable practices were also identified, such as training paths, knowledge repositories, and structured feedback rituals. It is concluded that the adoption of these practices contributes to greater professionalism, continuity, and efficiency in the management of Junior Enterprises.