Corporate Plan 2007 to 2009

STRATEGY

To be at the forefront of developing and implementing strategic initiatives for the built environment and construction industry

• Support strategic bodies that focus on change
• Appoint a Director of Policy
• Selective and pro-active in relationships with government
• Prioritise Strategy that relates to the core issues

LEADERSHIP

To maximise influence on key decision-makers and exercise an authoritative voice on behalf of all stakeholders

• Lead and enhance value of Strategic Forum and similar pan-industry bodies
• Be the unified voice of professionals in the built environment
• Facilitate industry leadership of public policy initiatives
• Maintain clear and effective succession processes for leadership

INTEGRATION

To work towards an integrated industry

• Promote and seek adoption of 2012 Construction Commitments
• Be representative of an integrated industry
• Promote and enhance regional integration
• Lead multi-disciplinary project work

COMMUNICATION

To improve communications with and between members and to all stakeholders

• Build a media strategy
• Give simple, clear guidance about CIC and its core values
• Continue to build brand
• Develop events for members related to the core issues

PEOPLE

To raise awareness of career opportunities, training and skills development needs

• Support policies to recruit and retain enough good people
• Give positive message about careers opportunities
• Communicate skills needs
• Engage with employers

MEMBERSHIP

To welcome members that share these values and priorities

• Establish new membership colleges
• Increase membership and aim for 100% retention
• Leave territorial scope open-ended
• Develop Affiliate membership

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