Designing Value Networks
Centre of Expertise Mission Zero
Introduction
The Designing Value Networks research group contributes to the knowledge development as well as to the design and expertise generation of applied models that enable organizations and professionals to sustain impact and foster innovation in an ecosystem context.
To reframe interactions in a collaborative format has become vital for designing futures that hold value. Therefore, the need to explore the essence of value networks through mapping out tools through nodes (members) and connectors (relationships).
About the research group
Within the research group, the following are the key research questions:
- How can we design a collaboration in a way that promotes value and innovation, both within and outside an ecosystem?
- How can we ensure that members within an ecosystem can have an impact through meaningful and innovative interactions?
- How can we ensure the long-term preservation of value?
- What new forms of network behavior and relational tools enable this?
- What role does design play in this, and what are the limitations of our designs?
The research conducted by the research group Designing Value Networks focuses on various forms of collaboration among organizations and professionals. Some of these have already been explored by the Innovation Networks research group.
The research group fosters value design within the region and beyond by supporting existing interests and expertise.
About the professor
dr. ir. Liliya Terzieva
Liliya Terzieva has a PhD in the field of Economic and Organizational sciences of Leisure and Tourism. She pays special attention to the combination of experiences, innovation, and competitiveness. She has gained about 20 years of international experience in various sectors, ranging from nonprofit to business. Her work has focused on entrepreneurial learning, value creation, leadership, innovative education and learning, development and quality assurance in tourism and leisure, entrepreneurship, strategic design, imagineering, institutional capacity building, and organizational development.
Liliya is a member of the editorial board of various (scientific) journals. She is an active partner and member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals. Additionally, she works as an external evaluator and co-creator of projects funded by the EU. Liliya collaborates with institutions such as Beijing International Studies University, the Bulgarian Chamber of Education, Science and Culture, Fachhochschule Graubünden, the University of Montpellier, and Fachhochschule Joanneum. She is frequently invited as a speaker at (inter)national academic and applied research conferences. Moreover, she contributes to various forums in her field of expertise.
Team
Within our research group, researchers, lecturer-researchers and students work closely with practice partners to conduct research. Together they are committed to translating the results of the research -knowledge and insights- into the practice of education and the region.
