Introduction #

This toolkit provides practical resources for identifying, engaging, and collaborating with stakeholders across the five Quintuple Helix Model (QHM) helices: education, politics, society, economy, and environment. It aims to support the implementation of the QHM approach throughout all BeCom project activities and ensure consistent stakeholder involvement.

Stakeholder Mapping Template #

Create a comprehensive stakeholder map using this template:

Helix	Stakeholder	Role/Influence	Interest Level	Engagement Strategy
Education
Politics
Society
Economy
Environment

Cross-Helix Collaboration Workshop Outline #

• Objective: Foster collaboration between stakeholders from different helices
• Duration: 3 hours
• Structure:
  1. Introduction and icebreaker (20 minutes)
  2. QHM overview and importance of cross-helix collaboration (30 minutes)
  3. Mixed group formation and problem-solving activity (60 minutes)
  4. Group presentations and feedback (40 minutes)
  5. Action planning for ongoing collaboration (30 minutes)

Communication Strategies for Different Stakeholder Groups #

• Education: Emphasize learning outcomes and research opportunities
• Politics: Focus on policy implications and community impact
• Society: Highlight social benefits and community engagement
• Economy: Stress economic opportunities and sustainable growth
• Environment: Emphasize ecological benefits and long-term sustainability

Stakeholder Engagement Effectiveness Evaluation Tool #

Use this scorecard to assess engagement efforts:

1. Representation: Are all QHM helices adequately represented? (1-5 scale)
2. Participation: Level of active involvement from each helix (1-5 scale)
3. Collaboration: Degree of cross-helix interaction and joint problem-solving (1-5 scale)
4. Impact: Tangible outcomes resulting from stakeholder engagement (1-5 scale)
5. Satisfaction: Stakeholder feedback on engagement process (1-5 scale)

Total score out of 25, with higher scores indicating more effective engagement.

Stakeholder Feedback Loop Template #

• Collect: Gather input through surveys and/or interviews
• Analyse: Identify key themes and actionable insights
• Respond: Develop action plans based on feedback
• Implement: Execute changes or new initiatives
• Follow-up: Communicate actions taken and seek further input