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Strategic consulting
for evidence-based solutions
in science and higher education

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E-Quadrat Science + Education

5

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

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Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

Universities —

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Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

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Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

Profile

Universities —

Strategic Management

Strategic development planning

Change management

Ranking strategy

Government relations

Digital transformation

Analytics & Data

Analytical support of decision-making

Scientometrics, data analysis, and modelling

Social and marketing research

Communications with ranking agencies

Global Collaboration & HR

Recruiting and building management teams

International staff recruitment

HR brand strategy

International networking and partnerships

Communication

Global reputation

University research brand

Science communication

Educational marketing

Media relations

Design

Global Expertise,
Local Perspective

We use a data-driven approach to tailor customised solutions for our clients in universities, governments, businesses, and NGOs all over the world with a particular focus on transition economies

Quick Results, Long-Term Goals

Our multidisciplinary team accompanies you step by step from quick wins to strategic outcomes on the way to excellence in science and education

Complex Challenges, One Team

Experts in 10 countries are ready to assist you with strategic transformation, academic excellence, university ranking methodology, in-depth analysis, communication, and much more

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Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

5

Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

Services

Universities —

6–12 months

When you need to quickly test a hypothesis, evaluate an idea, and reach a goal without the time to spare

From 2 years

Creation of a long-term development strategy based on in-depth analysis, reputation development, and realisation of a multi-component project

Quick Wins

Strategic Results

Supporting Change

Transformation strategies in science and education

Seeding Results

Revolutionary pilot projects for the science and education of tomorrow

Getting Things Done

Unique projects developed from scratch to suit your needs

Growing Networks

Collaboration and communication projects

Taking the Plunge

Together with you we create comprehensive strategies where quick wins can seed long-term strategic results

Guiding principle

Boosting a research centre, lab, school

Raising the Bar

Improving university ranking

Global Collaboration & HR

Strategic Management

Analytics & Data

Communication

Supporting Change

Task

Deep transformation to reach new heights in science and education

Challenges

Rigid traditions and institutional inertia

The 'death valley' between the current state and desired long-term results

Lack of internal expertise for innovative solutions

What We Offer

Multilevel institutional analysis and assessment

Benchmarking and reference choice

Co-creating a customised long-term strategic plan with clear deliverables and intermediate steps

Setting up an algorithm for decision-making based on evidence and expert advice

Implementation support at every step, including top management consulting, staff hiring and training, creating partnership networks, launching expert councils

Strategic Management

Analytics & Data

Raising the Bar

Task

To enter a ranking system or improve the university’s current positions

Challenges

Lack of a clear understanding of ranking methodologies

No experience in implementation of evidence-based models for decision-making

Emphasis on education at the expense of internal competence in research and third mission

What We Offer

Systematising data collection hand-tailored for the requirements of ranking agencies and other internal / external stakeholders

Data analysis: scientometrics, ranking performance prediction, benchmarking

Identification of potential growth areas

Developing effective strategies and detailed plans aimed at improving rankings

Global Collaboration & HR

Communication

Growing Networks

Task

Improving performance through collaboration and joint projects

Enhancing international visibility through involvement of leading experts

Challenges

Academic achievements do not match public representation

Cultural differences hinder closer collaboration

Current public image does not correspond to the partnership ambitions

What We Offer

Mediating interactions with potential partners at the launch stage

Launching partner projects with world-class universities

Launching talent-seeking initiatives

Launching expert councils at international, national, and sectoral levels

Connecting with industrial partners

Improving external communication

Global Collaboration & HR

Analytics & Data

Communication

Taking the Plunge

Task

Boost the development of a school, research center or lab

Challenges

Need for qualitative change

Lack of broader context

Lack of internal institutional resources or support

What We Offer

Benchmarking and research analytics

Accessible guidelines and recommendations

Drafting white papers, green papers, proposals, and presentations for institutional grants and other funding opportunities

Rebranding and identity management

Customized courses for research, teaching, and management staff

Global Collaboration & HR

Strategic Management

Communication

Seeding Results

Task

Trying a new concept in a pilot project

Need to present quick wins to key stakeholders

Challenges

Internal resistance

Lack of internal expertise

What We Offer

Launch of new initiatives in higher education (international master programmes, national talent recruitment actions, research centres and labs in priority fields)

Development and testing of tailor-fit management models

Rebranding and identity management

Accelerating third mission development

Campus and infrastructure improvement projects

Customised courses for research, teaching, and management staff

Sustainable growth projects

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Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

5

Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

Our approach

Using an evidence-based approach founded on data and analytics

Preparing staff & management for change, training them on real-life cases

Providing customised solutions and support at every step

Assisting in the search for best professionals on the global market

Bringing specialised expertise in transition economies and an eagerness to dive deep into the local context

Sharing responsibility and supporting our partners at each stage of transformation

Universities —

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Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

A collaboration can evolve through several essential stages. It’s up to you to decide

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Deep external analysis — see yourself through stakeholders’ eyes

Develop a strategy and put it into action, together or independently

Joint planning of goals, KPIs, discussing opportunities, running strategic sessions

Introduce results to current and future stakeholders

Internal analysis — reveal strengths and weaknesses

Assess personnel potential, train current staff, and search for specialists to pursue the chosen strategy

Where to start

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Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

Universities —

5

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

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Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

You get

Confidence

in every step of growth

Assessable

development projects

Customised

solutions

A unique team

in 10 countries

Inspiration

to achieve strategic goals together

Meaningful

results that your stakeholders will care about

Universities —

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Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

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Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

Universities —

Partners

Governments —

5 countries, national, regional governments and ministries:
Evidence-based policy-making in science & education, national academic excellence programmes, management audit and support

Universities —

20 universities around the world:
Leading transformation and strategic change, improving university rankings, reputation management, third mission

Business —

15 strategic projects for companies:
Partner projects with world-class universities, recruitment and social capital development, corporate science communication

Civil Society —

8 strategic projects for NGOs:
Public engagement and citizen science, communicating science for social needs

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Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

20 universities around the world

5

Team capacity analysis: training and finding missing specialists for the chosen strategy

Implementing the strategy (jointly or independently)

For each client, we form an individual working group from our team members who are leaders in their respective fields

A diverse interdisciplinary team operating from 10 countries around the world gives us the range and flexibility to address almost any institutional challenge

Why us

Our team has many years of managerial and research experience in science, higher education management, GR, consulting, and media, all put to use to help you achieve your goals

Egor Yablokov

CEO

Liudmila Solntseva

Head of Analytics & Data

Nicki Horseman

#Analytics & Data

Head of Strategic Management, PhD

#Strategic Management

Maria Yudkevich

Head of Research, PhD

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#Strategic Management

Team

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Meet our team

Membership

European Association for International Education, EAIE
World Education Research Association, WERA
International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics, ISSI

Egor Yablokov

CEO

Expertise

National academic excellence programs (being expert or co-developer in 4 academic excellence programs)
Launching new projects in the field of higher education and science
Science & Education policy
Transformation and development of universities (being reviewer or co-developer of 50+ roadmaps)
Transfer of knowledge and technologies
University rankings

Strategic Management

Analytics & Data

Strategic Management

Analytics & Data

Expertise

Implications of ranking methodologies
Comparative studies of strategic planning approaches and capabilities in the universities
Comparative studies of higher education systems
Advice on the development of country specific university classification systems
Higher education governance
Development and implementation of university strategic plans
Performance management and benchmarking to support evidence-based decision making
Measurement and development of Key Performance Indicators

Advice on governmental university classification and evaluation systems such as the Teaching Excellence Framework
Chapter author in ‘Higher Education Strategy and Planning: A Practical Guide’
Published research papers in fluid dynamics journals

Miscellaneous

Nicola Horseman

Head of Strategic Management, PhD