Three-Phased Process
This section provides an overview of the major steps we follow to design, develop, launch, and manage a technical institute. PrimaCUX applies a three-phased process as follows:
- Institute Planning, Industry Needs Analysis, and Macro-Level Design: two-to-three months
- Development and Launch: six months
- Ongoing Operation, Continuous Improvement, and Knowledge Transfer: three-to-five years
Phase One: Macro-Level Design & Industry Needs Analysis & Requirements Gathering
Phase One involves the following:
- Developing a Project Plan
- Indentifying Industry Partners and Working with Industry Partners and Other Stakeholders to Gather Industry Requirements and Conduct Needs Analysis
- Developing a Detailed Macro-Level Design for the Institute
The Macro-Level Design typically includes the following:
- Industry Needs & Drivers
- Institute Mission, Vision, Scope, Goals, Strategy, and Operating Principles
- Institute Structure, Operating Model, Governance Model, Staffing Requirements, and Partner Strategy
- Staffing and Recruitment Plan for Administrators and Faculty
- A High-Level Design for the Program
- Program Development/Customization & Implementation Plan
- Facility Strategy
- High-level Marketing and Change Management Plan
- Technology & Equipment Strategy & Plan
- Benefits and Costs
- Funding Strategy
- Critical Success Factors
- Measurement Strategy
- Launch Date and Launch Plan
Phase One culminates in a presentation of the macro-level design and requirements to industry partners and the governing board. Phase One typically requires two months.
Phase Two: Development & Launch
Phase Two includes detailed design, development, and implementation of the Institute and selecting all first year students. Phase two culminate in a formal launch of the Institute. It involves the following:
- Developing all Programs and Materials
- Deploying all Faculty and Administrators
- Preparing all Training Labs, Equipment, Classrooms, and Facilities
- Developing and Implementing All Organizational Policies, Systems, Processes, Structures, Performance Metrics, and Quality Control Measures Required to Sustain Excellence in all Operational Areas of the Institute
- Developing Student and Community Services
- Handling All Institute Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations
- Designing and Launching the Institute’s Web Site
- Managing Relationships with GCC Businesses and Stakeholders
- Preparing and Delivering Regular Progress Reports to Sponsors and Other Partners and Stakeholders
- Developing Student Selection Criteria, and Interviewing, Selecting, and Admitting All Students
- Implementing all other Parts of the Strategic Plan Developed During Phase One
- Registering all First Year Students in English-as-a-Second-Language and Technical Bridging Programs
- Preparing for the Formal institute Launch
- Launching the Institute (Including Press Releases, etc.)
Phase Two typically requires approximately six months.
Phase Three: Operation, Continuous Improvement, & Knowledge Transfer
Phase Three will focus on the following:
- Successful ongoing operation of the technical institute ensuring a high-level of engagement and accomplishment for all participants.
- Ongoing management of relationships with industry stakeholders.
- Ongoing quality control and continuous improvement
- Ongoing communication and change management.
- Knowledge transfer over a five-year period culminating in the successful transfer of all responsibilities to Saudi or other GCC administrators and faculty.
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