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AMIA's realigned strategic plan

2011; Oxford University Press; Volume: 18; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/amiajnl-2011-000103

ISSN

1527-974X

Autores

Nancy M. Lorenzi,

Tópico(s)

Big Data and Business Intelligence

Resumo

It is an honor to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors of such a vibrant and member-focused organization. Before beginning my term as chair, I met with the AMIA staff. One of the questions I was asked was “What is your vision for AMIA and what do you want your legacy to be?” As I learned during my 1-year term as chair-elect, it is nearly impossible for one person to understand the sheer volume and depth of our programs and activities. AMIA's board, committees, working groups and individual volunteers have accomplished an incredible amount in the past 20 years. As I thought about that fateful question, I looked at our extensive strategic plan and began to talk to hundreds of you about AMIA. I thank each one of you for your dedication to AMIA. You are the reason that we launched new approaches to branding and messaging, an updated logo, and a realigned strategic plan. We are collectively— Informatics Professionals. Leading the Way . In 2010 the AMIA Board of Directors decided that it was time to re-evaluate AMIA's strategic plan and overall objectives. This report summarizes the realignment, including: Process, Mission, Planning Assumptions, Domains, and Pillars with goals and objectives. Prior to beginning the strategic realignment process, it was important to listen to AMIA members. A request was submitted to members, committees, and working groups to participate and provide input. The board and staff were asked to comment. And at the 2009 Annual Symposium, we collected comments and asked participants what issues AMIA needed to address and what we needed for the future. The call for information from members resulted in more than 30 pages of raw-data field notes. Using the Grounded Theory approach, the data were turned into key concept areas. The original key concept …

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