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What is Industry Advisory Board 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 Industry Advisory Board strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Industry Advisory Board strategy examples

You'll find below a list of Industry Advisory Board tactics. We also included action items for each template to make it more practical and useful.

Strategies and tactics for developing Industry-Relevant Creative Innovative & Techno-Savvy Graduates

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Integrate industry-related projects

    • Collaborate with multiple industries to identify skill gaps and necessary competencies
    • Incorporate real-world industry projects into the curriculum
    • Encourage students to participate in hackathons and industry competitions
    • Launch a mentorship program with industry experts
    • Facilitate industry internships as part of the degree programme
    • Offer workshops and seminars led by industry professionals
    • Develop courses that simulate real industry scenarios
    • Leverage industry case studies in teaching modules
    • Review curriculum annually to align with industry trends and needs
    • Establish an industry advisory board to provide continuous feedback

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance creative and innovative thinking

    • Incorporate design thinking methodologies into the curriculum
    • Provide courses on creative problem-solving
    • Encourage interdisciplinary learning and projects
    • Foster an environment of experimentation without fear of failure
    • Introduce a 'Creative Fridays' initiative with open projects
    • Host creative forums with guest speakers from varied disciplines
    • Encourage collaborative group work and peer evaluations
    • Implement extracurricular activities focused on creative arts
    • Create awards and recognitions for innovative student projects
    • Develop an innovation lab accessible to all students

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Promote techno-savvy skills

    • Include coding and digital literacy courses as core curriculum components
    • Utilise the latest educational technologies in classroom teaching
    • Offer short courses on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain
    • Ensure regular upgrading of all technical infrastructure
    • Encourage participation in online technology forums and webinars
    • Facilitate tech-focused student clubs and interest groups
    • Organise annual ‘Techfest’ showcasing cutting-edge technologies
    • Partner with tech companies for workshops and hands-on sessions
    • Incorporate cybersecurity fundamentals into technology courses
    • Evaluate student progress with digital portfolios showcasing their tech skills
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Strategies and tactics for bridging graduates and industry

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance industry collaboration

    • Develop a strategic alliance with key industry leaders within Eswatini
    • Create an industry advisory board that includes representatives from various sectors
    • Organise quarterly meetings between students, faculty, and industry professionals
    • Facilitate industry-led workshops and seminars for students
    • Establish a faculty exchange programme with industry professionals
    • Develop real-world problem-solving projects in partnership with industry
    • Incorporate industry certification courses into academic programmes
    • Invite industry experts to participate in curriculum development
    • Organise annual industry fairs to showcase student projects
    • Implement a feedback system for continuous improvement based on industry input

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Focus on skill development

    • Integrate soft skills training as mandatory modules in all courses
    • Implement project-based learning to simulate industry problem solving
    • Provide access to online platforms offering industry-relevant courses
    • Establish mentorship programmes pairing students with industry experts
    • Conduct regular workshops on emerging trends and technologies
    • Set up a dedicated career centre to assist students with internships
    • Encourage participation in hackathons and industry competitions
    • Develop a platform for students to showcase their innovations
    • Incorporate entrepreneurship training for business and start-up skills
    • Offer bursaries for advanced skills development in key industry areas

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance research and innovation

    • Create dedicated innovation labs for student and faculty research
    • Foster collaborations between faculties to address multidisciplinary challenges
    • Encourage staff and students to publish research in local and international journals
    • Link student projects with grant funding opportunities for research
    • Host an annual research innovation award to motivate students
    • Develop partnerships with tech incubators and accelerators
    • Encourage patent development and protection of student innovations
    • Establish a liaison office to connect student innovations with industry needs
    • Create incentives for faculty involvement in industry-driven research projects
    • Promote research that targets specific socioeconomic issues in Eswatini
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How to track your Industry Advisory Board 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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