APF Strategic Plan 2011-2013

Overview of Planning Process

The APF Board held a planning workshop in February 2011 in Washington DC to develop a new strategic plan for the Association.

Prior to the workshop, members were asked to contribute their views and opinions in two surveys and via the listserv, which saw much robust discussion about the future of the Association. A member-based strategic planning group was set up to provide a way to coordinate the input into the writing of the plan.

Following the Board workshop, the strategic planning group took the workshop output, and worked to draft a strategic plan which was then set out to members for feedback.

The draft was updated, and after another round of comments from members, was finalised.

The Board will manage the implementation of the plan.

Download the strategic plan.

Questions?

Contact Maree Conway if you have any questions about the plan.

APF Vision

By 2020, the APF will be the leading global organization of professional futurists.

APF Mission

The mission of the APF is to:

lead discussion internationally about professional futures practice,
encourage the use of futures and foresight in strategic decision making, and
offer services, resources and training for foresight professionals to advance their skills and knowledge.

Goals

1 Effective governance and infrastructure that ensures the APF can provide services for its members and its stakeholders in a timely and relevant manner.

2 Strong partnerships and public presence that allow the AFP take a leadership role in the global futures and foresight conversation.

3 A vibrant community for members that ensures members can practise at a high professional level and be recognised leaders in futures and foresight work.