ICA is embarking on its next round of strategic planning, with the goal of having a new strategic plan for 2025-2029 ready for the Barcelona General Assembly in 2025. The next strategic plan will be based on your needs, goals, and aspirations for ICA. How should we work together in our association, and what are the most important issues or tasks for us to work on?
The ICA’s Elected Officers are organizing this process, but the content will come from you over the course of the next year. We hope to have a draft plan to share for members’ feedback in the first half of 2025, so we will have time to refine the draft again before Barcelona.
Below are the phases of the planning process, so you can stay informed about its progress:
The first step was a short 7-question survey sent out via LimeSurvey to all ICA members, both those in good standing and those in the grace period or in arrears. The survey was conducted from July to September 2024, to guide the development of the next strategic plan.
The survey, which received 501 responses, highlights key areas of focus for the ICA, including the need to prioritize artificial intelligence, digital preservation, and the expansion of resources for professional development. Members expressed a desire for ICA to become more inclusive and networked, with a focus on advocacy, digital transformation, and strengthening its global presence. The feedback will inform the next steps in the planning process, including further consultations with members and the creation of a draft strategic plan to be reviewed in 2025.