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Assessment scale definitions

1 – Novice

I am completely new to Spanning Boundaries and have no prior experience or knowledge of collaboration between universities-industry-society.

2 – Beginner

In my Spanning Boundaries activities, I rely on support from others and would like to focus on discovering and exploring learning concepts that are new to me, building Spanning Boundaries knowledge and learning about Spanning Boundaries potential and opportunities.

3 – Competent

In my Spanning Boundaries activities, I am able to operate on my own and together with my peers. I have moderate experience and knowledge of Spanning Boundaries concept and collaboration between universities-industry-society. I am capable of identifying partners and acquiring resources to initiate Spanning Boundaries activities.

4 – Proficient

In my Spanning Boundaries activities, I am able to operate completely on my own and can take responsibility for decision making. I have sufficient experience and knowledge of Spanning Boundaries concept and collaboration between universities-industry-society. I am capable of effectively implementing and managing Spanning Boundaries activities.

5 – Expert

In my Spanning Boundaries activities, I am able to substantially contribute to and lead Spanning Boundaries activities. I have extensive experience and substantial expertise of Spanning Boundaries concept and collaboration between universities-industry-society. I am capable of initiating, managing and sustaining (all phases) Spanning Boundaries activities and want to learn how to measure and improve them.

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To be able to apply the existing knowledge of collaboration partners to solve the problem at hand
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Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to develop an image of how a cooperation should work in ideal conditions
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to develop a clear and consistent vision for what one wants to achieve from the specific collaboration activities
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Beginner
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Proficient
Expert
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To know who to approach for collaboration
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know how to evaluate knowledge for its potential usefulness to others
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know how to value knowledge
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to exploit one's existing network
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to create relationships
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
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To be able to identify and leverage opportunities
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to anticipate changes in the environment
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to think creatively and originally
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to conceive alternative solutions to challenges
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know how to explain something in an attractive way
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know how to support others in entrepreneurial activity
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to take on and solve ambiguities and problems
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
NoviceBeginnerCompetentProficientExpert
To know the aims / priorities of the collaboration partner(s)
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To understand the needs and wants of collaboration partners
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To understand the different languages and cultures of different types of collaboration partners
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To understand the differing motivations of the collaboration partners
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
NoviceBeginnerCompetentProficientExpert
To know knowledge transfer and engagement processes
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know IP regulations related to knowledge transfer
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know what structures are in place to support knowledge transfer and engagement
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know innovation processes
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know the human resources processes of industry
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know scientific / R&D processes
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know educational processes of higher education institutions
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
NoviceBeginnerCompetentProficientExpert
To be able to obtain funding / financial resources for collaboration activities
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to mobilise non-financial resources (e.g. infrastructure, equipment, people) for collaboration activities
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To know how to get resources to support knowledge transfer and engagement
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
NoviceBeginnerCompetentProficientExpert
To be able to negotiate trade-offs and issues between collaboration partners
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to negotiate reasonable goals between collaboration partners
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to identify and secure collaboration from others to access knowledge
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
To be able to identify and secure cooperation from others to access knowledge
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert


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