1. Presentation structure An Overview of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) The benefits of engaging with KTP How KTP works Case study: Plymouth City Council

2. What is KTP? A UK wide, cross government activity that helps businesses and organisations to improve their competitiveness & productivity through access to knowledge & technology that reside within the ‘knowledge base’ Part funded by Government, KTP is a key business support Over a 1000 KTPs are running throughout the UK – planning for growth

3. The Partnership Business/ Organisation Knowledge base (University of Plymouth) Graduate (KTP Associate) Project

4. WIN/ WIN/ WIN Business/ organisation - new knowledge & technologies - access to academic expertise, resources & knowledge of recent talented graduates – all part funded University - feedback into research and teaching KTP Associate - fast-track start to career, offering a competitive salary - personal/ professional training and higher degree opportunity

5. Project Areas with the Public Sector Evidence based practice Evaluation of service delivery Resource efficiency/ lean service Processes and performance management ICT solutions Meeting legislation requirements Visit www.ktponline.org.ukwww.ktponline.org.uk

6. How KTP works Last between 18 – 36 months Partnership must demonstrate: Strategic importance for the business/ organisation Need & challenge for academic input Development opportunities for the graduate Obtaining the funding Graduate recruitment, employment & development Management support Maximise benefits to all 3 partners

7. A Case Study Awais Raza KTP Associate