Croatia’s first private consulting firm specialized in services for educational institutions, founded on rigorous research methodology and fifteen years of academic experience.
“My professional motto, which guides my every action, is always to put people first and care about their needs.”
Associate Professor Dr. Marko Turk is a PhD-qualified pedagogue, university professor, researcher, and consultant with over fifteen years of professional experience in Croatia and abroad, spanning higher education, science, educational policy development, and institutional planning and organization.
He earned his doctorate in higher education pedagogy at the University of Zagreb, holds degrees in pedagogy and philosophy from the University of Rijeka, and completed a postgraduate specialization in instructional design for online teaching.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated internationally as an expert with the OECD, the European University Association, the European Alliance for Dual Education (EU4Dual), and numerous national bodies responsible for accreditation and reaccreditation of higher-education institutions and study programmes. His primary focus is on training for the development of teaching competences in higher education and supporting mentorship systems for young researchers.
In addition, together with his colleagues in psychology, he developed a holistic approach to professional counselling and guidance for children, young people, and adults choosing or changing their professions.
Marko’s approach combines research-based methodology with practical application, always placing human needs at the centre.
All recommendations are grounded in rigorous research, stakeholder input, and proven methodology. We prioritize outcomes that are practical, sustainable, and aligned with institutional capacity.
We value multicultural perspectives, democratic processes, and inclusive collaboration. Positive change emerges through shared understanding and coordinated effort among stakeholders.
We operate with transparency and accountability, balancing social, environmental, and economic goals. Our work supports communities and contributes to sustainable development.
Evidence gathering through mixed methods, document review, comparative analysis, and participatory input from key stakeholders.
Creation of educational programmes, frameworks, and processes aligned with national and EU qualification standards, developed collaboratively with institutional teams.
Independent, evidence-based assessments that provide clear feedback and actionable recommendations for strategic planning and quality improvement.
Implementation support and learning loops that sustain long-term growth, quality enhancement, and adaptation to changing educational environments.
Evidence gathering through mixed methods, document review, comparative analysis, and participatory input from key stakeholders.
Creation of educational programmes, frameworks, and processes aligned with national and EU qualification standards, developed collaboratively with institutional teams.
Independent, evidence-based assessments that provide clear feedback and actionable recommendations for strategic planning and quality improvement.
Implementation support and learning loops that sustain long-term growth, quality enhancement, and adaptation to changing educational environments.
Adacron Consulting provides research-based services in six areas: Trainings & Workshops, Career Guidance for pupils and families, Educational Programme Development, Research & Analysis, Evaluations, and Human Resources Management (HRM).
Career Guidance is a holistic, family-inclusive service for primary and secondary pupils. It supports informed choices about suitable educational and professional paths, involving educational specialists and psychologists where relevant.
We work with educational institutions (universities, colleges, schools, agencies, ministries), companies and organizations, and families seeking career guidance for primary and secondary school pupils.
Our work is evidence-informed and collaborative. It includes research and analysis (mixed methods and stakeholder input), design and development of programmes and frameworks, evaluations with independent feedback, and recommendations that support continuous improvement.
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include programme goals and learning outcomes, competency frameworks, structured curriculum materials, assessment and evaluation designs, research findings with recommendations, and evaluation reports with actionable next steps.
Yes. Training content, schedule, and delivery format are coordinated directly with each client to fit their specific needs and context.
Yes. Core information and services are available in Croatian and English to ensure clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders.
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