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3 strategies and tactics for Funding Opportunities

What is Funding Opportunities 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.

Finding the right Funding Opportunities strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred tool, or utilize Tability to ensure you remain accountable.

How to write your own Funding Opportunities strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Funding Opportunities strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Funding Opportunities tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for developing scientific research

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen research skills

    • Enroll in advanced research methodology workshops
    • Engage in collaborative research projects
    • Attend conferences to learn about current research trends
    • Utilise online resources for self-directed learning
    • Participate in journal clubs to discuss new research
    • Seek mentorship from experienced researchers
    • Develop systematic literature review skills
    • Improve proficiency in data analysis software
    • Enhance academic writing and publishing skills
    • Practice presenting research findings effectively

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Increase funding opportunities

    • Identify potential funding agencies and grant opportunities
    • Build relationships with industry partners for collaboration
    • Develop strong and competitive grant proposals
    • Attend grant writing workshops and seminars
    • Network with other researchers for joint funding applications
    • Establish a clear research agenda to attract funding
    • Engage in interdisciplinary research to widen funding prospects
    • Track and analyse successful grant applications
    • Promote research success stories to attract more funding
    • Regularly update skills in financial management of research projects

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance research visibility

    • Publish research in high-impact journals
    • Present findings at national and international conferences
    • Engage with social media to share research updates
    • Develop a personal researcher profile on academic websites
    • Collaborate with media for research dissemination
    • Create and update a professional research portfolio
    • Network with other researchers and professionals
    • Use open-access platforms to maximise reach
    • Engage in community outreach to share research benefits
    • Monitor and assess research impact through metrics
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Strategies and tactics for achieving enterprise-wide collaboration and standardisation

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Facilitate cross-capability workshops

    • Organise regular workshops with cross-capability teams to discuss potential opportunities
    • Use brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for collaboration
    • Identify common goals and align teams to work towards shared objectives
    • Develop a collaborative framework to track and manage discovered opportunities
    • Use case studies to illustrate successful cross-enterprise collaborations
    • Facilitate open dialogue to encourage idea sharing among different capabilities
    • Identify potential barriers to collaboration and develop strategies to overcome them
    • Create a project timeline and deliverables for each identified opportunity
    • Assign clear roles and responsibilities for each team member in the collaboration
    • Evaluate and refine workshop outcomes for continuous improvement

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Establish blueprinting standards and guidelines

    • Conduct research on existing blueprinting practices within the organisation
    • Consult with key stakeholders to understand their blueprinting needs and expectations
    • Develop a comprehensive guide outlining blueprinting standards and procedures
    • Align blueprinting guidelines with overall organisational strategic goals
    • Rollout training sessions to educate teams on new blueprinting standards
    • Create a feedback loop to continuously update and improve blueprinting guidelines
    • Appoint a cross-functional team to oversee the implementation of blueprinting standards
    • Utilise software tools to standardise and streamline the blueprinting process
    • Monitor compliance with blueprinting guidelines across projects and teams
    • Share success stories of blueprinting standards implementation to encourage adherence

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Forge partnerships with retail customer experience teams

    • Identify key stakeholders within the retail customer experience teams
    • Schedule initial meetings to discuss collaboration objectives and expectations
    • Develop a proposal highlighting potential benefits of partnership for both parties
    • Create an action plan with measurable objectives for the collaboration
    • Establish regular touchpoints to review progress and make necessary adjustments
    • Identify and address any challenges or obstacles to the partnership's success
    • Encourage knowledge sharing and best practices between departments
    • Facilitate joint innovation sessions to brainstorm enhancement opportunities
    • Measure impact and outcomes of collaborations on customer experience
    • Document success stories and learnings to build a strong business case for continued partnership
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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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How to track your Funding Opportunities strategies and tactics

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

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

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

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Planning resources

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