european council of international schools sp 2010

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ECIS Strategic Plan: 2010 - 2015


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Process

A. Triangle Associates appointed as facilitatorsB. Information gathered

1. Interviews with constituents

2. SWOT analysis

3. Staff surveys of membership4. Organizational audit


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ValuesCollaborationby developing strategic partnerships withmembers, affiliates and other organizations to support common

goals and pursue shared objectives

Professional Growthby increasing services to meet theprofessional development needs of an expanding membership

Innovationby promoting the exchange of new ideas in teachingand leadership

Excellenceby modelling and supporting the ideals ofinternationalism and best practices in school governance andoperations


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ECIS Mission Statement - Draft

ECIS is the leading collaborativeglobal network promoting andsupporting the ideals and bestpractices of international education.


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ECIS: THE Source for International Education


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ECIS 2010 - 2015

Goals


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Goal

ECIS will be known worldwide as thesource for international education


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1.1 Assess needs

1.2 Refine ECIS value proposition1.3 Collaborate with members to identify & bring new products

& services

1.4 Engage a marketing consultancy group to develop amarketing plan

1.5 Create a communications strategy

1.6 Develop ECIS web site as a repository of information

Goal 1

Marketing Strategies

Develop a comprehensive marketing plan and inculcate a marketingmindset across association operations


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ECIS provides world-class, globallyrelevant programmes and services tointernational schools, educators andorganizations

Goal


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Goal 22.1 Information:

Serve as the global clearing-house for questions, advice and generalinquiries related to any and all aspects within the field of internationaleducation

2.1.1 Develop the capacity of the central office torespond to inquiries

2.1.2 Recognized globally as disseminator ofresearch & new ideas

2.1.3 Global repository for international schooldata & metrics.

2.1.4 Conduct a bi-annual analysis of major trendsin international education.

2.1.5 Provide web-based interactive discussionforums

2.1.6 Facilitate action research

2.1.7 Revise ECIS publications


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2.2.1 Conduct a needs assessment

2.2.2 Develop a business plan forconsultancy services

2.2.3 Develop a stable of ECISconsultants

2.2.4 Develop performance metricsto measure success & assurequality

Goal 22.2 Consultancy:

Develop and implement a consultancy service product line to

address advisory needs of member schools


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2.3.1 Strengthen existingECIS conferences

2.3.2 Develop regional, localand web-basedprofessionaldevelopmentprogrammes

Goal 22.3 Professional Development:

Be the premier provider of professional development forinternational educators


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ECIS follows best finance and

operational practices to ensure itslong-term sustainability

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3.1.1 Adopt the mostadvantageous legal statusfor operations

3.1.2 Explore the location ofthe central office tooptimize incorporationstatus, access for memberschools, and proximity toother internationalorganizations

Goal 33.1 Structure and Location:

Evaluate the associations incorporation status and office location


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3.2.1 Employ on a consultantbasis a CFO

3.2.2 Revise the central officeorganizational structure

Goal 33.2 Staffing:

Ensure the professional staff has the training, background andexperience to administer the ECIS programmes and services


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3.3.1 Consolidate all ECIS databases

3.3.2 Evaluate IT infrastructure & upgrade where

necessary3.3.3 Document information about the database &

operations

Goal 33.3 Information Technology:

Conduct a technology audit to review infrastructure and systems


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3.4.1 Implement a cost-centre approach

3.4.2 Develop multi-year financial forecasts

3.4.3 Analyze & report association financial information

3.4.4 Establish a transparent & accountable budgeting process

Goal 33.4 Financial Practices:

Model best financial practices for international non-profit institutions


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Goal 33.5 Program Review

Examine all association programmes and services, and develop

a viability plan for each existing programme and new initiatives


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ECIS: THE Source for International Education

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