University deans and academic program directors
When designing a faculty development program to shift from traditional academia to community-engaged New Academia
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About
The Collaborative Culture: A Blueprint Subscribes to New Academia mind map template, developed by Prof Datuk Zainai, provides a structured framework with 39 nodes across 7 major branches for fostering a collaborative culture aligned with New Academia principles. It covers key areas such as 'Individual Quality' (including Technical, Human, Conceptual skills), 'Role & Responsibilities/ Ethic & Professionalism', and 'Academia vs New Academia', emphasizing community concerns over traditional scope. The template serves as a cheat sheet for leaders and educators aiming to build a learning culture and innovation ecosystem. It explores how aging affects skill types—Technical reduces, Human increases slightly, Conceptual increases significantly—and outlines essential characteristics for entrepreneurship and leadership, such as being a risk taker, visionary, and persistent. This mind map is a practical tool for organizational development and academic transformation.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
HR managers and organizational development consultants
During a strategic planning session to define organizational culture and individual quality standards
Senior executives and leadership coaches
When mentoring emerging leaders to balance Technical, Human, and Conceptual skills as they age into senior roles
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the Framework
Download the .xmind file and open it to review the seven major branches covering individual quality and the transition to New Academia.
Step 2
Customize Nodes for Your Organization
Personalize the 39 nodes by adding specific examples to the 'Individual Quality' and 'Great Organisation' sections to fit your local innovation ecosystem.
Step 3
Facilitate Workshops and Share Results
Use the 'Academia vs New Academia' branch to lead collaborative sessions and export your final blueprint as an image or PDF for stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
It's a blueprint by Prof Datuk Zainai for building a collaborative culture in academic and organizational settings, covering individual quality, roles, ethics, and the shift from traditional to New Academia.
Use it to assess and develop individual skills (Technical, Human, Conceptual), define roles and responsibilities, and foster a learning culture with innovation ecosystem and academic culture elements.
New Academia shifts focus from traditional scope (Teaching, Research, Services) to community concerns, encouraging volunteerism, teamwork, and a dare-to-change mindset.
Yes, you can open the .xmind file in Xmind and customize all nodes, add your own data, and adjust the structure to fit your organization's needs.
Both leaders and entrepreneurs should be visionary, able to motivate, achievement oriented, risk takers, creative, persistent, and flexible. Entrepreneurs also need to be patient and persistent.
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