In this paper we explain the main steps we have taken in Metropolia to adopt the CDIO approach in our engineering programmes. We do not expect that our choices would necessarily be the best practice in other institutions, but report our work to give others reference and support in their own processes, as we have found this important change highly demanding.
One important additional comment to make from our experience to date is that one cannot underestimate the commitment that is required. This extends from the involvement of top management, as well as that from individual teachers, especially as the actions being undertaken are mainly being made, not by adding resources, but by keeping them at the same level, or in some circumstances even having to decrease them.