METHODS AND
TOOLS
Offering a range of consulting, research and transformation services, we can accompany your institutions digital transformation journey all the way to the implementation of ERA-ready frameworks and policies.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Purpose
Identify specific institutional, infrastructural, and regional requirements.
Methods
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Stakeholder Interviews: Engage with students, faculty, administrative staff, and policymakers to determine needs.
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Surveys and Questionnaires: Collect data on gaps in digital infrastructure, curriculum relevance, and research capacity.
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Data Analysis: Use existing reports and statistics to identify baseline conditions.
COHERENCE ANALYSIS
Purpose
Ensure alignment between institutional development plans and regional, national, and EU policies.
Methods
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Policy Mapping: Analyze EU education policies, regional development plans, and institutional strategies.
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Gap Analysis: Compare existing institutional practices with EU benchmarks and identify misalignments.
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Stakeholder Workshops: Collaborate with policymakers and educators to refine institutional goals.
STATISTICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Purpose
Quantify the impact of planned interventions and assess financial feasibility.
Methods
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Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluate the economic impact of improving digital education infrastructure or research capacity.
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Trend Analysis: Examine historical and current data on student enrolment, graduation rates, and job market needs.
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Funding Opportunities: Identify EU and national funding sources to support initiatives.
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
Purpose
Explore different pathways for achieving institutional goals under varying conditions.
Methods
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Forecasting: Use predictive models to project outcomes of investments in digital education or research innovation.
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Scenario Workshops: Develop "best case", "worst case", and "most likely" scenarios with stakeholders.
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Risk Assessment: Identify risks and mitigation strategies for each scenario.
COMPETENCE MAPPING
Purpose
Understand the current state of skills and capabilities within the institution and the region.
Methods
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Skill Inventory: Survey faculty, staff, and students to catalog existing competencies.
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Technology Gap Analysis: Identify areas where training or infrastructure investments are needed.
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Benchmarking: Compare institutional capabilities with national and international best practices.
WORKSHOPS
Purpose
Facilitate collaboration, ideation, and decision-making.
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Collaborative Design Sessions: Engage stakeholders in co-creating curricula, research programs, or digital strategies.
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Capacity-Building Workshops: Provide training on digital platforms, EU compliance standards, and new teaching methods.
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Inclusive Dialogues: Ensure representation of diverse groups, including women, minority groups, and differently-abled individuals.