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4 strategies and tactics for External Collaborations

What is External Collaborations strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Crafting the perfect External Collaborations strategy can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

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External Collaborations strategy examples

We've added many examples of External Collaborations tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for developing a Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Marketing and Communications

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen brand recognition and awareness

    • Conduct a brand audit to identify strengths and areas for improvement
    • Create a unified branding guideline to be distributed across all departments
    • Organise a series of brand-focused workshops for FNU staff
    • Develop a consistent messaging strategy highlighting FNU's dual roles
    • Engage professional designers to update FNU's visual identity
    • Leverage successful alumni stories in marketing materials and campaigns
    • Launch a digital campaign featuring student testimonials and experiences
    • Collaborate with influencers and media for broader reach
    • Use targeted social media ads to reach potential students
    • Monitor brand perception through regular surveys and social listening

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance stakeholder engagement and partnerships

    • Map out key stakeholders and create a targeted engagement plan
    • Develop an alumni relations strategy that includes networking events
    • Launch a newsletter for staff, students, and alumni to foster connection
    • Establish partnerships with local and international businesses
    • Organise industry panels and talks at FNU to increase visibility
    • Promote collaborative research initiatives with partner institutions
    • Host bi-annual stakeholder forums to discuss university progress
    • Develop student ambassador programs to engage current and prospective students
    • Launch campaigns highlighting student achievements in local communities
    • Implement stakeholder feedback mechanisms to improve relationships

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Drive a digital transformation and innovation in marketing

    • Adopt advanced digital marketing tools and platforms
    • Create a dedicated content team for social media management
    • Introduce monthly podcasts focusing on trends and experiences at FNU
    • Enhance the FNU website with a user-friendly experience
    • Run SEO and content marketing campaigns to increase organic reach
    • Engage in targeted email marketing for different audience segments
    • Invest in analytics tools to assess digital campaign performance
    • Produce engaging video content showcasing the university's offerings
    • Use virtual reality for interactive virtual tours of campus facilities
    • Launch digital education initiatives to support online learning goals
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Strategies and tactics for reinforcing Google’s Innovation Strategy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen internal innovation culture

    • Expand the sprint master academy to include more departments
    • Enhance the CSI lab programme with advanced digital tools and resources
    • Encourage cross-departmental collaboration to foster diverse design thinking
    • Introduce innovation champions in each team to guide new initiatives
    • Conduct regular feedback sessions to refine innovation processes
    • Establish an internal innovation awards system to recognize efforts
    • Implement a mentorship programme focused on innovation skills
    • Facilitate monthly 'innovation days' for employees to work on passion projects
    • Provide access to external innovation experts for guest lectures
    • Measure the impact of training on innovation outputs annually

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Accelerate development in partnerships and external collaborations

    • Identify and pursue partnerships with emerging tech leaders
    • Increase funding for promising startups through GV
    • Host annual global hackathons with Google for startups
    • Routinely evaluate partnership outcomes to optimise strategies
    • Create a dedicated task force for partnership development
    • Develop a metrics system to track partnership success
    • Offer joint-venture opportunities to smaller tech innovators
    • Strengthen ties with academia for research-based innovations
    • Provide co-working spaces for strategic partners
    • Continuously assess market trends to inform partnership directions

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance disruptive innovation efforts

    • Increase R&D investment in groundbreaking projects at X – The Moonshot Factory
    • Identify potential disruptive technologies through market research
    • Set up an innovation council to prioritise and fund high-impact ideas
    • Foster a culture of risk-taking by celebrating failures as learning opportunities
    • Leverage AI and data analytics for informed decision-making
    • Facilitate a quarterly review of X’s projects to align with company goals
    • Create cross-industry symposiums to explore innovative applications
    • Develop rapid prototype development courses for X team members
    • Document and share success stories internally for motivation
    • Invest in technology infrastructure to support innovation experiments
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Strategies and tactics for elevating AJAE to Global Recognition

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen editorial quality and peer review rigor

    • Establish clear editorial guidelines and training for reviewers
    • Recruit diverse international editorial board members
    • Implement a double-blind review system
    • Introduce ethical safeguards and employ anti-plagiarism tools
    • Set up regular editorial board meetings to review guidelines
    • Create a mentorship program for new reviewers
    • Develop feedback mechanisms for reviewers
    • Organise webinars on peer review best practices
    • Evaluate the review process annually for improvements
    • Recognise outstanding reviewers publicly to encourage quality

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Secure accreditation and recognition

    • Align journal standards with Ethiopian Ministry of Education requirements
    • Submit applications for indexing in African Journals Online, DOAJ, and Scopus
    • Prepare and submit compliance reports for accreditation
    • Submit annual reports on journal metrics and developments
    • Engage with accrediting bodies for feedback and incorporate suggestions
    • Organise symposiums to showcase AJAE’s contributions
    • Introduce regular assessments to ensure standards are continuously met
    • Develop a timeline for achieving indexing goals
    • Collaborate with indexed journals for insights and strategies
    • Monitor global accreditation trends for strategic updates

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance visibility and global reach

    • Develop a professional online submission platform
    • Enhance digital presence through an updated journal website
    • Strengthen social media engagement strategies
    • Establish a programme to partner with international universities
    • Create informative digital content highlighting journal highlights
    • Implement SEO strategies for the journal’s online presence
    • Engage influencers in agriculture and environment to share content
    • Include AJAE in academic research-sharing networks
    • Attend international conferences to promote the journal
    • Track journal mentions and citations to assess visibility impact
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Strategies and tactics for developing a Strategic Framework for University Growth

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance Campus Infrastructure and Facilities

    • Upgrade and decorate lecture rooms and seminar spaces
    • Expand and upgrade medical, engineering, and IT laboratories
    • Develop a new library expansion project
    • Establish a second medical laboratory
    • Install a robust IT structure with green and sustainable technology
    • Open a new campus branch in a strategic location
    • Replace and upgrade university's transport vehicles
    • Collaborate with public and private sectors for infrastructure investment
    • Implement eco-friendly practices in all campus operations
    • Develop and enforce strong health and safety guidelines

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Foster Academic Growth and Student Engagement

    • Revise and enhance the academic curriculum regularly
    • Introduce student empowerment and development programs
    • Integrate co-curricular activities to promote holistic learning
    • Provide mentoring and tutoring systems for student support
    • Expand transformational education experiences with global outreach
    • Implement a comprehensive enrolment management plan
    • Offer competitive scholarships and financial aid
    • Encourage community engagement through volunteering and projects
    • Foster an inclusive and collaborative educational environment
    • Implement quality recruitment processes for diverse and skilled faculty

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Strengthen Research and Resource Management

    • Prioritise socio-economic research in university's agenda
    • Create partnerships with local and international organisations
    • Develop a strategic financial plan for sustainable funding
    • Enhance the university's internal and external communication
    • Introduce a robust monitoring and assessment framework
    • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
    • Strengthen the support for research activities and infrastructure
    • Develop a resource utilisation policy for efficiency
    • Organise seminars and workshops to showcase research
    • Provide training for staff on resource management and efficiencies
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How to track your External Collaborations strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Setting good strategies is only the first challenge. The hard part is to avoid distractions and make sure that you commit to the plan. A simple weekly ritual will greatly increase the chances of success.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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