Become Network IQ™ Coach
if you care to accelerate careers of entrepreneurial people…
We believe that entrepreneurial people can succeed only if they have the right networks and utilise them strategically.
This has been proven by our research. It shows that strategic networking is one of core competencies in the digital workplace.
We call this competence Network Intelligence – that is a capacity to turn people in your networks – both strong and weak ties – into collaborators.
We measure Network Intelligence through seven Network IQ™ skills. Developing Network IQ™ shows that startup founders, young researchers, and employees of large organizations advance careers faster, always with a purpose in mind….
Programme delivered by Network IQ Alliance, a consortium funded by EU EIT Higher Education Initiative and supported by EIT Health

Masterclass with Dr. Daria Tataj
About Network Intelligence
Network Intelligence is a system-change methodology which helps build high-performance ecosystems. Its core measurement is the Network IQ™ Index.
Network IQ™ Index assesses a set of core skills which enable individuals to identify and activate their networks for innovation and purpose-driven growth.
Network Intelligence was originally designed for alumni of EIT KICs by Dr. Daria Tataj based on her book “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” with a Preface by Prof. Manuel Castells.
Watch the Masterclass with Dr. Daria Tataj and Prof. Manuel Castells which launched the research on Network Intelligence (Barcelona, 2018).
Listen to Dr. Daria Tataj, Honorary Professor at Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, Alliance Manchester Business School
Network IQ™ Coach teaches "HOW TO..."
- Build an ecosystem with a purpose in mind. This helps grow and innovate globally.
- Expand networks and engage with the right people. This helps get access to new opportunities.
- Optimise teamwork and “teaming” in a digital workplace. This helps build high-performance project teams.
- Gain self-confidence and influence. This helps become a leader.
Meet Network IQ Inventor and Master Coach
Dr. Daria Tataj
Daria Tataj is the inventor of Network IQ based on 15+ years of research on innovation networks in Europe, the US, and China, and an Honorary Professor at the Alliance Manchester Business School in the United Kingdom. Daria is a high-level advisor at the European Commission, Digital Leader of the World Economic Forum, and the founding board member of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
Download Daria’s book “Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Growth Model for Europe beyond the Crisis” with a Preface by Manuel Castells.
The Network IQ™ Train-The-Trainer Programme wouldn't be possible without
Train-The-Trainer Certification Programme
This Train-The-Trainer programme will equip you with skills to apply, in practice, the Network IQ instrument which is composed of an online Network IQ questionnaire and an individual scoring report.
As a participant in the Train-The-Trainer program you will get access to online materials and workbooks.
If you wish to get a Network IQ™ Coach license enrol for a Masterclass with Dr. Daria Tataj, the inventor of the Network Intelligence methodology.
With the Network IQ™ Coach license you can use to the Network IQ instrument in business or academia.

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(June 2023) has been closed
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Testimonials
Higher Education Transformation
“I had the privilege of participating in the Network IQ Train-The-Trainer Programme in 2022. This fully online programme provided an excellent basis for both self-development and trainer capacity building. Programme tutors and fellow participants work collegially to co-create plans and actions to enhance self and organisational Network IQ skills. The assignments pushed me to address my own barriers to development and to contemplate the participant experience for future sessions led by me at SETU Business School. I came away feeling inspired to implement the programme in our university’s undergraduate, postgraduate and executive student support infrastructure.”
Tech Transfer, Innovation, Entrepreneurship
“The Network Intelligence methodology has the potential to soon become a mainstream entrepreneurship teaching method next to lean, agile, and business model canvas. I highly recommend adopting Network IQ philosophy as a key business asset for scaling entrepreneurial ventures and internationalising science based start-ups”.
Who is it for?
In business
Coaches, trainers and consultants, who wish to utilise Network Intelligence instrument in their current work or a build new coaching practice
In-company trainers for digital transformation, innovation, and organizational change
In academia
University educators and faculty engaged in management and entrepreneurship education
University administrators responsible for science internationalisation, knowledge transfer, and industry-academia partnerships
In government
Policy makers who seek to invest in public-private-partnerships, smart cities, and accelerate smart specialisation strategies
Administrators seeking to secure diversity in various bids or requests for proposals
In society
Key opinion leaders, movers and shakers on a mission to design and accelerate pathways
towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Who is it for?
In business
In academia
In government
In society
Coaches, trainers and consultants, who wish to utilise Network Intelligence instrument in their current work or a build new coaching practice
In-company trainers for digital transformation, innovation, and organizational change
University educators and faculty engaged in management and entrepreneurship education
University administrators responsible for science internationalisation, knowledge transfer, and industry-academia partnerships
Policy makers who seek to invest in public-private-partnerships, smart cities, and accelerate smart specialisation strategies
Administrators seeking to secure diversity in various bids or requests for proposals
Key opinion leaders, movers and shakers on a mission to design and accelerate pathways
towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
How is it done?
Online learning
Deep reflections
Real-time insights
Immersive experience

Learners will acquire knowledge and skills through online tutorials and practical workbooks.

Learners will be guided to interpret the scoring results of the Network IQ ™ assessment and immediately apply what they have learnt.

Network IQ™ Coach candidates will join the Masterclass with Dr. Daria Tataj, the inventor of the Network Intelligence methodology.

Network IQ™ Coach candidates will get access to Superconnectors and an alumni community to boost their confidence, global visibility and impact.
Programme Outline

Session 1 (self-study)
Session 2 (self-study)
Understanding Network Intelligence
- What is Network Intelligence (video)
- Understating key concepts and terminology
- Network IQ Skills Individual Report (c. 20 min)
Practising Network IQ
- “I am the Network IQ Advocate”
- Building a high Network IQ ecosystem (Purpose-Network-Fit)
- Building my digital identity
- Micro case studies
Session 3 (self-study)
Masterclass with Dr. Daria Tataj
Becoming the Network IQ™ Advocate
- “I am the Network IQ Advocate”
- Building a high Network IQ ecosystem (Purpose-Network-Fit)
- Building my digital identity
- Micro case studies
- Self-check survey (optional)
- Self-reflection and take-aways
- Online exam
Building confidence as a Network IQ™ Coach
- Test your capability to give peer-to-peer feedback on the Network IQ report
- Build excellence to deliver a one-to-one coaching session
- Deliver a mock coaching session and review pre-recorded peer-to-peer coaching sessions
- Work on your peer-to-peer feedback to improve your capacity for weaknesses and give peer-to-peer feedback on the Network IQ report
- Learn how to manage small teach coaching in class or in workplace
- Learn how to build your reputation as a trusted Network IQ™ coach
MODULE 1
Becoming a Network IQ Advocate
- Network IQ Coach community building
- Understand what is Network IQ, key terminology and research
- Define personas for whom activating ecosystems is key for success in the VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) and why
- Learn how to interpret your own individual Network IQ scoring results (review demo coaching session)
MODULE 2
Becoming a Network IQ Coach
- Test your capability to give peer-to-peer feedback on the Network IQ report
- Learn how to prepare for the coaching session and how to follow up
- Review scenarios and flows of a coaching session (the process of engaging with an individual to review nIQ score)
- Customize a coaching session for the needs of your clients and for small group coaching sessions
MODULE 3
Building Confidence as a Network IQ Coach
- Deliver a mock coaching session and review pre-recorded peer-to-peer coaching sessions
- Work on your peer-to-peer feedback to improve your capacity for weaknesses and give peer-to-peer feedback on the Network IQ report
- Learn how to manage difficult clients and sensitive situations during the coaching session
- Learn how to build your reputation as a trusted nIQ coach and get more clients
MODULE 4
Demonstrating Capability and Building for Excellence
- Validate knowledge on the Network IQ framework
- Validate coaching capability
- Assess readiness level and draft an improvement plan
- Build excellence to deliver a one-to-one coaching session
How is it done?
Active learning with cohorts

Learners will acquire skills in small cohorts of like-minded peers to build from the first day a supportive community, internalize learnings and identify ways to maximize impact.
Deep reflections

Learners will have the opportunity to reflect, analyse and immediately apply what they have learned, under the mindful supervision of the Network IQ Inventor and
Mastercoach.
Real-time insights

Learners get real-time insights on the proof of their proficiency from seasoned Network IQ Coaches that help set their pace and accelerate individual learning.
Real-time insights

Learners get curated content and personal access to Superconnectors who can help boost their confidence and global visibility for immediate collaboration with their peers.
Time commitment
This is a 4-week online programme with pre-recorded material and workbooks (asynchronous self-study) which starts
on June 2nd and ends with an online exam to be completed by June 28th.
The expected time commitment is around 2-3h per week.
Spring editions
March 2023
Session 1 – March 7th
4pm – 6.30pm CET
Session 2 – March 8th
4pm – 6.30pm CET
Session 3 – March 21st
4pm – 6.30pm CET
Session 4 – March 22nd
4pm – 6.30pm CET
April 2023
Session 1 – April 4th
4pm – 6.30pm CET
Session 2 – April 5th
4pm – 6.30pm CET
Session 3 – April 18th
4pm – 6.30pm CET
Session 4 – April 19th
4pm – 6.30pm CET
4-week online course (self-study)
Workbook 1 – June 5th
(2-3h self-study)
Workbook 2 – June 12th
(2-3h self-study)
Workbook 3 – June 19th
(2-3h self-study)
Online exam – by June 28th
After the online course is completed, Network IQ™ Coach candidates join the Masterclass with Dr. Daria Tataj.
Academic Track
(max. 6 persons)
La Salle Campus Barcelona (or zoom)
June 29th, 12:00 – 19:00 CET
Non-Academic Track
(max. 12 persons)
La Salle Campus Barcelona (or zoom)
June 30th, 9:00 – 16:00 CET
Programme Manager
Hello,
My name is Ewelina and I’ll be happy to answer your enquiries. You can reach out to me at studio@tatajinnovation.com or by clickng at the buttom “Want to learn more” below. Happy to help :-)!
Network IQ™ Coach Certification
After the Masterclass, Network IQ™ Coach candidates will get a training certificate and an invitation for the on-the-job coaching before they get a Network IQ™ license.
Network IQ™ Coach Community
Every participant of the Train-the-Trainer Programme is welcome to join our community on Linkedin. Our community is focused to improve management education, startup coaching and career advancement of entrepreneurial people.
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