Finnish visit summary and comments of results
The localization and application of the knowledge and practical experience gained during the visit create the necessary conditions for the gradual implementation and development of an educational component aimed at succeeding in international business at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia.
Specifically, the visit reinforced NPUA's commitment to promoting and encouraging the development of "B2B sales and Innovation" competencies, highlighting the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange in achieving this goal, which aligns perfectly with the global objective of LISS24 project gathering speed at NPUA: to develop innovative and international B2B sales knowledge and skills in the field of engineering at universities in Armenia and Georgia in the current digital age.
"The day has started well. During the visit, we will also get acquainted with sales competitions in which Turku University of Applied Sciences is strongly involved. It will be interesting to get acquainted with the sales training of partners and to share information on both sides”- **Arto Kuuluvainen, TUAS**
“To summarize the tour so far: what a week full of excitement, amazing discussions, learning and laughter with wonderful LISS24 partners from Armenia, Georgia, Austria, Spain and Sweden. Today were the finals and it was great to see how the finalists were able to negotiate and close the deals in a very demanding situation. Hats off to them!” - **Taru Kankaanpää, TUAS**.
“The experience gained at Finnish universities will considerably help us in the effective implementation of the planned activities within the framework of the projects at the Georgian Technical University. It implies the retraining of academic staff using various training and teaching methods; The development of services and processes; The implementation of training courses, and the launching of an education-oriented sales laboratory” - **Boris Githolandia, GTU**.
“I was honored to have served as a judge at the 10th European Sales Competition, held at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland. It was inspiring to witness the exceptional sales skills and innovative approaches showcased by talented students from universities across Europe. Congratulations to all participants for their dedication and professionalism! It would be a fantastic opportunity to bring this dynamic event to our region and showcase the talent and innovation of our students from not only the National Polytechnic University of Armenia but all over Armenia” - **Lida Aghajanyan, NPUA**.
“As a result of talks and arrangements made during the 5 days of the meeting, a B2B sales lab will be established in ANAU soon, and modern equipment, including biometric devices and sensors will be acquired. The project, knowledge and skills acquired in its scope will allow us to develop an educational component aimed at commercialization of research results at ANAU and to prepare B2B format sales specialists” – **Artur Altunyan, ANAU**.