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School of Education. Networking and collaboration Case Studies from Oman and Georgia. Case Studies. Oman Lengthy involvement but slow progress Renewed intervention – building up relationships on the ground and institutional profile Capitalising on alumni
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School of Education Networking and collaboration Case Studies from Oman and Georgia
Case Studies Oman • Lengthy involvement but slow progress • Renewed intervention – building up relationships on the ground and institutional profile • Capitalising on alumni • Current position – strong presence and range of development projects Georgia University of Georgia (Athens) • Aligning of mutual interests • Study abroad and research collaboration • MoA, joint research symposium, Study Abroad Programme and joint RSE application - within one year
Oman - Getting to Goal Launch of MSc Organisational Leadership – April 2011
Networking and collaboration… Building relationships, building trust • Gaining and exhibiting cultural understanding and awareness • Being clear about objectives • Managing expectations • Involving alumni and nurturing them as ambassadors • Being protective of institutional reputation and communicating this • Using contacts and resources of British Embassy and Trade and Investment teams
Networking and collaboration • Injecting additional energy and resource at critical junctures • Follow up and follow through – emails / letters after meetings and completing and communicating agreed actions efficiently • Consistency – personnel and message • Listening • Persistence
Networking and collaboration… • Graciousness in receiving and giving hospitality • Communicating beyond email: telephone, Skype and frequent communication • Role of International Business Development Managers in supporting work on the ground – critical difference in how the two case studies have progressed. Building relationships, building trust