METHODOLOGY APPROACH TO STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN UKRAINE

Abstract

In the paper it is proposed the methodological toolkit for a strategic plan development of research divisions that is illustrated by the example of the Department of the Ukrainian Research Institute. The result of using the methodology is the development of a roadmap for further development of the research divisions that has determined strategic directions and concrete indicators for monitoring achievement of goals. It is used PESTEL-analysis, Porter's Six Forces of Competitive Position Analysis, ranking method, SWOT-analysis. In the paper it is proposed Internationalization –Application Matrix for research activity analysis and for Department’s strategic scenarios development. The main finding of the article is that using the proposed methodology we have revealed the strongest aspects of the Department’s activity that are national and international theoretical research, and also national applied research in the field of seaside regions’ sustainable development. The further strategy scenario should be aimed at the strengthening of international applied research through such activities as membership in international organizations and editorial boards, publications in media abroad, foreign internships, international grant project implementation