OBJECTIVE

Runde Miljøsenter has been established with the aim of meeting the need for research and tourism on the island of Runde. As the diversity of the organisation's tasks has grown, there has been a need to refine the research activity. Runde Forsking was demerged and Brand Valley were hired to develop the strategy in collaboration with involved stakeholders.

TYPE OF PROCESS

• Strategy

APPROACH

An important bearing point throughout the process was the islands vulnerable ecosystem and the sustainability responsibility that comes with it. The location is unique and of interest for both business and research purposes. Through a close collaboration with the employees, the board and other stakeholders, we gained insights needed to develop possible strategical directions. When a new strategic direction was landed, we summarised the work in an investor prospectus, a quantified business model, and a future action plan.

IMPACT

To cover the need for competence to understand the Runde ecosystem, many research communities must be included. The role of Runde as a research station is therefore to be a facilitator for the R&D environment. Runde Forsking AS can thus be an important contributor to sustainable development regarding life associated with Norwegian coastal areas.