WORKSHOP B: Motivation vs. Barriers Conclusions

 What are the barriers that still hinder the active partnership? – defining the battle map  How can partnership be encouraged? – Best practices – What works?  Put their glasses on our eyes… (what can be done)

Unnecessary barriers that still exist…  Lack of understanding of each other („two worlds speaking different languages“)  Lack of trust  Lack of communication  Lack of resources  Real priorities of the institutions, commitment of academics  Lack of resources for innovation  Issues of intellectual property  Lack of capacity for apprenticeship and practical assignements  …

What works –best practice examples Best practice ideas from the University perspective (University of Strathclyde) – clear university strategy, constructive approach to negotiations, clear model of contracts, realistic estimations (true costs, scale of potential rewards, etc.) Best practice ideas from the University perspective (University of Strathclyde) – clear university strategy, constructive approach to negotiations, clear model of contracts, realistic estimations (true costs, scale of potential rewards, etc.) Study in the field of VET (strategic communication within a region, innovation learning environment, new services) Study in the field of VET (strategic communication within a region, innovation learning environment, new services) Many concrete examples (JetNet, Science team, C.genial, … ) – coordination is missing Many concrete examples (JetNet, Science team, C.genial, … ) – coordination is missing

What we can do - Key elements specifically highlighted (1)  Long-term constructive partnership  All levels of EaT (VET)  Mathematics, Science and Technology – real problem of the ageing population; attractiveness and interest, ERT: European Coordination Body (increase interest in MST)  TEACHERS  Professionals in teaching

What we can do - Key elements specifically highlighted (2)  Spin-outs (incl. start-ups) – advice, help with intellectual property issues, funding, …  Role of policy-makers in partnership  Corporate social responsibility  Creativity and skills– long-term development

Thank you for your attention. Leona Šteigrová,