Strategic management of the Colombian community of advanced computing 3coa® by using swot analysis and co-creation [Gestión estratégica de la Comunidad Colombiana de Cómputo Avanzado 3CoA® mediante análisis DOFA y cocreación]

Abstract

The use of advanced technology networks such as RENATA, and within it, an advanced computing opens great possibilities in higher education institutions. Both issues require appropriate treatment looking forward to ensure the alignment with the mission, vision and organizational goals. It also seeks to enhance the infrastructure grid for e-Science in the country. This paper proposes the basis of the strategic plan for the Colombian Online Community Advanced Computing 3CoA®, from an exercise done at Universidad de Medellin. The construction process of the strategic plan is explained by SWOT analysis and co-creation with multiple audiences. Furthermore, its structure and implementation challenges are shown. Domain experts consider that this construction is relevant since the 3CoA® community will have a well-specified strategy in the next 5 years, resulting in the optimization of efforts and wills alignment based on a set of defined strategies and common purposes. © 2017, Universidad de Tarapaca. All rights reserved.