2016 strategic thematic priorities
2016 organisational development priorities
TELECENTRE EUROPE | ANNUAL REPORT 2016
Strategic overview
In 2016 Telecentre Europe ’ s work was guided by priorities set in the Strategic roadmap of 2015-2017 . These priorities were decided by the Telecentre-Europe Board and Management to better respond to contemporary challenges .
Our work in 2016 was guided by priorities set in the Strategic Roadmap 2015-2017 , following a review of the Strategic plan 2013-2017 carried out by the Telecentre Europe Board together with the Managing Director . The changes at the management level generated the need to revise the priorities in order to better respond to current challenges and opportunities . In this sense , 2016 has been a transitional year , where the Telecentre Europe Board together with the new CEO developed a proposal to renew the vision and mission of the organisation , that would also lead to a new identity .
The graphic below shows how the strategic focus evolved from the start of the Telecentre Europe network . It also provides an indication of what comes next for the organisation that regroups to tackle the digital transformation implications for all ( focusing on the 45 % Europeans with insufficient digital skills ). Therefore , in 2017 Telecentre Europe will move on to a renewed vision and mission , and a new identity to reflect these changes .
When the telecentre movement emerged in the 90s their focus was on providing access for everyone to the then limited Internet connection . As Internet access became increasingly widespread , telecentre users started seeking advice on how best to use it . They needed skills . So telecentres started offering trainings . Today , Internet is ubiquitous and the digital penetrates every area of our lives . People need skills to find a job , grow in their career , or simply book a doctor ’ s appointment and stay in touch with family . Telecentres ’ training offers adapt to demand and grow to include more advanced digital skills , coding , system administration , robotics , etc .
2016 strategic thematic priorities
• Digital skills for young people – organising Get Online Week , joining Cisco NetAcad , self-assessments of digital skills through Skillage , developing the I-LINC platform , coding activities .
• Reskilling / upskilling unemployed – participation in the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition , eSkills for Jobs , adoption of DigComp .
• Integration of migrants – identification of best practices , searching for opportunities to engage member organisations , scaling-up of existing initiatives .
2016 organisational development priorities
• Staff capacity development – core team relocated to Brussels
• New office – moving office to a central location , to accommodate the growing staff
• Engagement of members – through campaigns , events , EU funded projects , grants from private supporters , strategic development of Telecentre Europe
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