IEDC Leads Roles, Responsibilities & Key Performance Indicators

 

IEDC Leads Roles & Responsibilities

1. Student Leads

Two students to be elected as student leads and at least one should be a female

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary representative of the student community in IEDC activities.
  • Bridge the gap between students and the IEDC, encouraging participation and engagement.
  • Organize orientation programs, workshops, and hackathons for students.
  • Identify and mentor potential student entrepreneurs within the institution.
  • Act as a liaison between the IEDC and student clubs to ensure cross-collaboration.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • Drive by Daniel H. Pink
  • The Start-Up of You by Reid Hoffman & Ben Casnocha
  • Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

2. Quality & Operations Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement operational processes to ensure IEDC activities run smoothly.
  • Monitor the quality and effectiveness of all events and programs.
  • Conduct regular audits to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of all operational processes and outcomes.
  • Coordinate logistics, facilities, and resource management for events.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
  • Measure What Matters by John Doerr
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • Good to Great by Jim Collins

3. Creative & Innovation Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Ideate and implement creative campaigns to foster innovation among students.
  • Organize design-thinking workshops and innovation labs.
  • Collaborate with other leads to incorporate creative approaches in all initiatives.
  • Maintain a repository of innovative ideas and success stories for inspiration.
  • Promote a culture of creativity through exhibitions, contests, and showcases.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley & David Kelley
  • The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen
  • Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

4. Branding & Marketing Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategies to enhance the visibility of IEDC initiatives.
  • Manage social media accounts and ensure regular updates on events and achievements.
  • Create promotional materials like posters, videos, and newsletters.
  • Build relationships with external stakeholders to promote the brand.
  • Organize outreach programs such as roadshows and webinars to attract participation.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
  • Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger
  • Purple Cow by Seth Godin
  • Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini

5. Finance Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain the IEDC’s financial records and budget allocations.
  • Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals.
  • Collaborate with other leads to allocate resources effectively for events and initiatives.
  • Conduct financial planning for upcoming projects and activities.
  • Ensure financial compliance with institutional and governmental policies.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
  • The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
  • Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
  • Moneyball by Michael Lewis

6. Technology Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of technical solutions for IEDC activities.
  • Organize coding competitions, hackathons, and tech workshops.
  • Build and maintain digital platforms like websites and apps for the IEDC.
  • Encourage student participation in tech-focused projects and initiatives.
  • Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies for IEDC operations.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
  • The Art of Computer Programming by Donald E. Knuth
  • AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee
  • The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

7. Community Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Build and nurture a vibrant community of students, alumni, and mentors.
  • Organize networking events to connect stakeholders with entrepreneurs and innovators.
  • Foster inclusivity and diversity within the IEDC community.
  • Create feedback loops to ensure the community's needs are met.
  • Maintain a database of active community members and their contributions.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • The Art of Community by Jono Bacon
  • Tribes by Seth Godin
  • Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block
  • Networking Like a Pro by Ivan Misner

8. Women Innovation Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Encourage women’s participation in entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Organize events and initiatives to address challenges faced by women in these fields.
  • Build partnerships with women-focused organizations and networks.
  • Act as a mentor and advocate for women innovators within the institution.
  • Highlight the achievements of women entrepreneurs through campaigns and events.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
  • Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo
  • The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
  • She Means Business by Carrie Green

9. IPR & Research Lead

  • Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Educate students and startups about intellectual property rights (IPR) and its importance.
  • Assist in filing patents, trademarks, and copyrights for student innovations.
  • Collaborate with research centers to promote applied research and innovation.
  • Organize workshops and seminars on IPR and research methodologies.
  • Maintain a database of IEDC-related patents and research publications.

  • Suggested Reading:

  • Patent It Yourself by David Pressman
  • Research Design by John W. Creswell
  • The Art of Scientific Innovation by Allen B. Downey
  • The Lean Patent by John Ferrell

Detailed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Execom Roles

1. Student Lead

  1. Number of students actively participating in IEDC programs and initiatives.
  2. Frequency and effectiveness of student feedback sessions.
  3. Growth in student involvement in hackathons, innovation challenges, and startups.
  4. Percentage of students mentored or guided towards entrepreneurship.
  5. Student satisfaction scores from surveys.

2. Quality & Operations Lead

  1. Timely execution of IEDC programs and adherence to schedules.
  2. Number of processes optimized for operational efficiency.
  3. Compliance with quality standards for events and projects.
  4. Error reduction in operational workflows.
  5. Completion rate of planned initiatives within budget and timeline.

3. Creative & Innovation Lead

  1. Number of creative projects initiated and completed.
  2. Participation rates in creativity and innovation workshops.
  3. Quality and frequency of innovative outputs (e.g., prototypes, patents, solutions).
  4. Number of interdepartmental and external collaborations for creative projects.
  5. Media mentions or awards for innovative activities.

4. Branding & Marketing Lead

  1. Growth in social media followers, engagement rates, and reach.
  2. Number of promotional campaigns successfully launched.
  3. Sponsorship deals secured through branding and marketing efforts.
  4. Increase in event participation due to marketing outreach.
  5. Frequency and quality of content (blogs, newsletters, videos).

5. Finance Lead

  1. Accuracy in financial record-keeping and reporting.
  2. Timely preparation and approval of budgets.
  3. Number of successful fundraising initiatives or sponsorships secured.
  4. Percentage of cost savings through financial optimization.
  5. Financial transparency scores from audits or reviews.

6. Technology Lead

  1. Number of technical events organized (e.g., hackathons, coding sessions).
  2. Participation and retention rates in tech workshops.
  3. New technology solutions or tools implemented for IEDC operations.
  4. Partnerships established with tech companies or startups.
  5. Growth in student proficiency in emerging technologies.

7. Community Lead

  1. Number of community-building activities conducted (meetups, networking events).
  2. Growth in active IEDC memberships.
  3. Feedback scores from community members on engagement efforts.
  4. Number of collaborations with other institutions or local organizations.
  5. Diversity and inclusivity metrics within the community.

8. Women Innovation Lead

  1. Increase in participation of women in IEDC programs and leadership roles.
  2. Number of women-focused events or initiatives conducted.
  3. Mentorship sessions specifically for women innovators.
  4. Number of partnerships with organizations supporting women entrepreneurs.
  5. Percentage of women-led projects receiving funding or recognition.

9. IPR & Research Lead

  1. Number of patents, trademarks, or copyrights filed through IEDC.
  2. Frequency of workshops on IPR and research methodologies.
  3. Increase in interdisciplinary research projects.
  4. Number of research papers or case studies published under IEDC.
  5. Percentage of students and faculty educated on IPR.

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