SMDM 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
SMDM 2022-2024 Strategic Plan Summary
SMDM 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
The SMDM 2022-2024 Strategic Plan was developed in 2021 by the SMDM Board of Trustees based on the input of dozens of members and SMDM leaders provided through surveys, focus groups, live brainstorming sessions and email discussions. This 3-year plan allows the SMDM to be nimble in the context of the ever-changing demands of the COVID-19-shaped environment. The plan focuses on those activities that can have the highest return on our investment of resources, and are most aligned with our mission, vision, values, and member career goals.
SMDM encourages all members to become involved. Please email SMDM Management Team at Info@SMDM.org if you wish to engage and contribute.
SMDM 2022-2024 Strategic Objectives:
1. Create more opportunities for collaboration both within and between the many disciplines, application areas, and work environments in which SMDM members and stakeholders operate.
2. Expand access to SMDM educational and networking offerings beyond the scientific meetings.
3. Strengthen SMDM’s brand and reputation as methods experts including help catalyze methods innovation and teach methods in accessible ways.
SMDM 2022-2024 Strategic Activities
1. Building “matchmaking” programs and platforms that help connect members within and across disciplines and work environments. Ideas include directories of expertise, virtual idea labs for building collaborations, matchmaking sessions and more.
2. Enhancing our member-to-member communications. This includes updating the listserv, website and member portal.
3. Expanding short course and educational offerings, including more virtual options and advanced certification programs.
4. Rethinking scientific meeting structures. Options include new formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid), timing, locations and scientific tracks.
5. Hosting educational activities for effective communication, translation and dissemination of research to different audiences.
6. Developing 1-2 new webinars to facilitate collaboration and/or methods innovation.
7. Sponsoring 1-2 scientific consensus or guidance papers on methods or practice of health decision making.
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