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Strategic Planning

Our Strategic Planning Process

The board is excited to announce the launch of our Strategic Planning Process, an opportunity to define our vision, set priorities, and chart a path for the future of the BCI Society and its members.

To guide this process, we formed a Strategic Planning Committee composed of:
Mariska Vansteensel, President
Marc Slutzky, Vice President
Jennifer Collinger, Past President
Gernot Müller-Putz, Secretary/Treasurer
Abidemi Bolu Ajiboye, Board Member
Robert Gaunt, Board Member
Reinhold Scherer, Board Member

Why Strategic Planning?

Strategic planning is essential to ensure our society remains responsive to the evolving needs of our members and the broader community. Through this process, we aim to:

  • Clarify Our Vision and Mission: Refine our purpose to reflect the aspirations of our members.
  • Set Measurable Goals: Establish clear objectives to drive impact and ensure accountability.
  • Adapt to Emerging Trends: Identify opportunities and challenges within our field.
  • Strengthen Member Engagement: Ensure the voices of our diverse membership guide our priorities.

How We’ll Achieve This

We aim to engage members, stakeholders, and partners in meaningful dialogue.  Our strategic planning process will be inclusive to reflect the perspectives of our diverse community.

The Strategic Planning Committee will oversee:

  • Member Surveys and Focus Groups – Gathering input on priorities and challenges.
  • Stakeholder Consultations – Engaging key partners and collaborators.
  • Environmental Scanning – Identifying trends and opportunities in the BCI field.
  • Drafting and Refining the Plan – Collaboratively developing a comprehensive strategy.
  • Member Approval – Presenting the plan to the membership for endorsement.

Timeline

Our strategic planning process will take place over the next six months. Key milestones include:

Phase 1

Pre-Planning
(Nov-Dec)

Phase 2

Situation Analysis
(Jan)

Phase 3

Strategy Development
(Feb-Apr)

Phase 4

Draft Strategic Plan
(May-June)

Phase 5

Plan Approval
(July)

Phase 6

Plan Launch
(Sept)

Your Voice Matters

We invite you to actively participate in shaping the future of the BCI Society.  Whether through surveys, focus groups, or consultations, your input is invaluable to ensuring our strategic plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our members.

Stay tuned for updates on opportunities to contribute to this process.

Contact Us

Have questions or ideas to share? Contact us at president@bcisociety.org.