Member Information

Name Dr Georgios Afxentiou
Email georgios@garesearchlab.eu
Company GEORGIOS AFXENTIOU RESEARCH LABORATORY LTD
CV

Description of the Organization.  www.garesearchlab.eu

Georgios Afxentiou Research Laboratory Ltd focuses on the organizational design in businesses.  The organization provides management consulting to businesses and training to personnel in management, innovation, marketing, entrepreneurship and web technology.

 

Objectives                                                                                                                         

1. Research on the structural design of businesses.

2. Market research to identify the demands of businesses in information technology and systems.

3. Design and develop innovative products, services and processes for the improvement of quality in education.

4. Teach management, innovation, marketing, entrepreneurship and web technology courses to professionals and students.

5. Develop a global network of partners for the innovation of products, services and processes.

 

European Funding Programs

1. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Project description: Georgios Afxentiou Research Laboratory Ltd and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have an agreement in providing management consulting services to SMEs in Cyprus.

October 2015 – Present

 

The EBRD Small Business Support (SBS) program provides business advice to help small and medium-sized businesses grow, succeed, then grow again, becoming genuine catalysts for their local economies and region.  A vibrant small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is a vital ingredient for a healthy market economy.  However, finance alone often cannot meet the challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses.  They also need access to know-how to improve their performance and grow.

 

2. European Network for Research Evaluation in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (ENRESSH)

Project description: COST PROGRAM - COST Action CA15137

April 2016 – Present

 

The challenge of the Action is to enable the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) to better demonstrate their true place in academia and society.  At the origin of European universities, they continue to attract large numbers of students, produce world class research and contribute significantly to the financial viability of the European university system.  Nevertheless, they struggle to adapt to evaluation systems that do not fully reflect the aspirations and research patterns of SSH disciplines and that tend to emphasize impact in terms of immediate economic returns.

 

3. Eurostars - EUREKA

Project description: Eurostars Expert

March 2013 – Present

 

The Eurostars Programme is managed by EUREKA and it is the first European funding and support programme to be specifically dedicated to research-performing SMEs.  Eurostars stimulates them to lead international collaborative research and innovation projects.  The Eurostars mission is to support R&D performing entrepreneurs, by funding their research activities, enabling them to compete internationally and become leaders in their sector.

Skills

Business organization, Innovation strategy

 

Computer Skills

Proficient knowledge of software packages and programming languages.

Operating Systems: Windows NT, Mac OS, Unix

Database Software: Access, FileMaker

Office Software: Microsoft Office, Open Office, Lotus Notes, Lotus 1-2-3, Corel Office

Programming Languages: Java, Javascript, HTML, PHP, CSS

New Media: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Acrobat, Studio 3D Max, BBEdit, Quicktime VR

Desktop Publishing: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, FreeHand, CorelDraw

 

Certifications

Cyprus Institute of Certified Management Consultants - Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

Cyprus Human Resource Development Authority - Certified Trainer (HRDA CT)

European Computer Driving License - Certified Training Professional (ECDL CTP)

 

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Management (AOM)

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

Cyprus Computer Society (CCS)

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

EuroMed Research Business Institute (EMRBI)

British Design Council (DC)

The Design Management Institute (dmi)

Linkedin Network | Twitter Network

 

 

Community Activities       

President

Council of Community Volunteers at Psevdas

Nov 2015 – Present

Civil Rights and Social Action

 

Founder/Director

Psevdas Community Food, Clothing and Medicine Center

Apr 2013 – Present

Poverty Alleviation

Skills Corporate and Strategic Development