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OHBM STRATEGIC PLANNING
FEBRUARY 24 & FEBRUARY 25, 2015
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
CONNECT ONLINEUSER NAME: OHBM
PASSWORD: GVA2016
OHBM STRATEGIC PLANNING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 20156:00 PM – 9:00 PM
GENEVA, SWITZERLANDCONNECT ONLINE
USER NAME: OHBM PASSWORD: GVA2016
Long range planning is a process used to establish a plan to realize a goal or group of goals over a number of years based on current knowledge about the future. The plan is used to guide the organization and serves as a roadmap for the leadership, committees and staff.
STRATEGIC PLANNING DEFINED
We wil l start with information to provide a broad understanding of OHBM in its current form
We wil l hold discussion to identify and defi ne the over-arching challenges we face in the environment in which we l ive and work – scientifi c, fi scal, polit ical, etc. – as they relate to our fi eld.
We wil l pose questions regarding the proper role of OHBM, if any, in addressing those challenges.
In l ight of these init ial discussion, we wil l review and reassess the mission and goals of OHBM as they have been for the past 20 years, defi ne whether there are necessary changes going forward, and discuss approaches to implementing any changes that we deem necessary.
We wil l determine how we can most eff ectively engage the membership in this planning process.
We wil l ult imately use the information we gather from these discussions and from the membership to formulate a strategic plan. This wil l result in a statement of what the OHBM wants to be, i .e. the vision, and a vivid description of the realized vision and mission for the future with: goals (the outcomes that OHBM will achieve for its stakeholders) , objectives (the specific, measureable, desired outcomes associated with
the realization of its goals) , and strategies and action items to achieve our defined objectives.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
What is our vision of the future of neuroimaging and OHBM (a vivid description of where we are/should be going)? (Discuss, identify and define the over-arching challenges we face in the environment in which we live and work – scientific, fiscal, political, etc. – as they relate to our field.
Review and reassess the mission and goals of OHBM as they have been for the past 20 years, define whether there are necessary changes going forward, and discuss approaches to implementing any changes that we deem necessary.
Should we broaden our vision and mission by, for example, encompassing additional goals in education and in forwarding the public face of our field to colleagues in other scientific arenas? More generally in society? Or does our current philosophy suffi ce.
QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
How can we maintain our status as the premier organization and ensure that our meeting captures the best science in the world over the next 5-10 years in the rapidly changing scientific, political, and fiscal environment?
OHBM has a unique and valuable potential for providing a space for academia, government, and industry to interact in an environment that is focused on science rather than commercial interests. Should we take more of a leadership role here?
How can we engage our membership more? Determine how we can most effectively engage the membership in this planning process.
ARE THERE OTHERS?
QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A SWOT analysis is a structured planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of an organization. Breakout Groups were created to discuss in detail their assigned areas and then evaluate each based on how important the identified item is for OHBM. Use a rating scale of 1-3 with 3 being of major importance.
SWOT BREAK OUT GROUPS
S = Strengths (characteristics of OHBM that give us an advantage to others both externally and internally)
Steve SmithTonya White
Martin LundquistMaurizio Corbetta
Kayla Stidger
What advantages does OHBM have? What does OHBM do better than anyone else? What unique or lowest-cost resources can OHBM draws upon that
others can't? What do others in our market see as OHBM’s strengths? What factors mean that OHBM recruits and retains member
involvement? What is OHBM’s unique position?
SWOT - STRENGTHS
W = Weaknesses (characteristics that place OHBM at a disadvantage relative to others both externally and internally)
Simon EickhoffJia-Hong GaoJack Van Horn
Peter BandettiniDoug Greve
What could OHBM improve? What should OHBM avoid? What do others in our market l ikely to see as OHBM’s
weaknesses? What factors lose OHBM members and participation in activities? What factors prevent others from engaging with OHBM?
SWOT - WEAKNESSES
O = Opportunities (elements that OHBM can use to its advantage to create new programs or enhanced member services)
Karl Zil lesNiko KriegeskorteSusan Bookheimer
Alan EvansAnne Beauclaire
What good opportunities are readily seen for OHBM? What interesting trends is OHBM aware of? What changes in technology can assist OHBM? What changes in government or regulatory policy impact OHBM? What changes in social patterns, population profi les, l i festyle
changes impact OHBM?
SWOT - OPPORTUNITIES
T = Threats (elements in the environment that can cause trouble or pose a threat to OHBM)
Jeanette MumfordAndreas Kleinschmidt
Pedro Valdes SosaRandy GollubKevin Murphy
What obstacles does OHBM face? What is OHBM’s competitors doing? Are quality standards or specifi cations for our members, their
needs and environments changing? Is changing technology threatening OHBM? Does OHBM have fi nancial restrictions? Is there anything that can seriously threaten OHBM?
SWOT - THREATS
To identify specific goals and objectives on existing programs and processes.
Goals (broad core competencies and desired outcomes) Strategies (specific programs and projects for achieving the goals)
Mission, Governance and CollaborationsProfessional Development and TechnologyMembership Involvement, Chapter/SIG
Relationships and Communication
GOALS BREAK OUT GROUPS
Karen BermanKarl Zi l les
Steve SmithSusan BookheimerMauriz io Corbetta
Alan EvansJoAnn Taie
Is OHBM’s Mission representative of our purpose? Is i t understandable to our members and external stakeholders? How should the language be changed?
Is OHBM’s current governance structure eff ective and posit ioned to address future needs? (Note: There is overlap in membership between the Program Committee and Counci l , is this a good model?)
Is the nomination process eff ective in obtaining the qual i t ies and ski l ls needed to move the organization forward in the future? For both the Counci l and Program Committee?
What organizations, i f any, should OHBM be col laborating? Does OHBM’s committee structure refl ect the needs of the organization and
al low broad member part icipation? Does OHBM’s logo refl ect our mission?
MISSION, GOVERNANCE AND COLLABORATIONS
Jack Van HornNiko Krigeskorte
Andreas KleinschmidtPedro Valdes SosaMartin LindquistPeter Bandettini
Kayla Stidger Does the Annual Meeting structure meet the current and future
needs of our members and attendees? What other types of education, if any, should OHBM be providing
outside of the Annual Meeting? What career development/mentoring programs, if any, should OHBM
provide to students/post docs? What networking experiences would OHBM members fi nd most
valuable inside and outside the Annual Meeting? Should OHBM expand into online educational off erings?
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Jeanette MumfordKevin MurphyJia-Hong GaoDoug GreveTonya White
Simon EickhoffAnne Beauclaire
Is OHBM providing eff ective communication outreach to our members?
If not, what can we do to enhance communication? What communication and support should OHBM provide Chapters and
SIGS? Does OHBM’s website provide a user-friendly format to fi nd important
information? Is OHBM’s membership structure and pricing eff ective? How can OHBM expand their member involvement opportunities? What marketing eff orts, if any, should OHBM do to recruit new
members?
MEMBER INVOLVEMENT, CHAPTER/SIG RELATIONSHIPS,
COMMUNICATION
First International Conference on Functional Mapping of the Human Brain
Cite des Sciences et de l’Industrie, Paris, France
June 27-30, 1995
Organizers: Bernard Mazoyer, Rudiger Seitz and Per Roland (from France, Germany and Sweden)
OHBM HISTORY
OHBM MissionTo advance the understanding of the anatomical and
functional organization of the human brain.
OHBM Will…Bring together scientists of various backgrounds who
are engaged in investigations relevant to human brain organization; and
engage in other activities to facilitate communication among these scientists and promote education in human brain organization.
OHBM MISSION STATEMENT
OHBM GOVERNANCE
OHBM COUNCIL
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
CORBIDAS
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
LOCHACKATHON TASK FORCE
CHAPTERS & SPECIAL INTEREST
GROUPS
Section 5 . Nomination of Councilors. Slates of candidates for Councilor positions will be prepared by the Nominating Committee. The Committee shall invite nominations from Members, add its own candidates, and prepare a slate of candidates for each open position. In their selection of candidates, the Nominating Committee shall take into consideration balance across scientifi c disciplines and nationality. Additional candidates for Councilor positions can also be nominated and placed on the ballot by petition of 2% of the membership.
Section 7. Voting. Councilors shall be elected by a simple plurality of votes on valid ballots received in an election held prior to the Annual Meeting. The specifi c procedures and deadlines for the annual election of new Councilors shall be established by Council. Voting members may vote for fi ve candidates (one for each position), including write-in candidates.
OHBM LEADERSHIP SELECTIONBYLAWS ARTICLE 5: COUNCILORS
Call for Nominations Sent to the membership soliciting nominees for open Council seats.
The Nominating Committee (comprised of the three Chairs and Secretaries) meets to review member nominees and identifi es 2-3 candidates for each of fi ve positions: Chair-Elect; Treasurer-Elect; Secretary-Elect; Program Chair-Elect; and Education Chair-Elect. (The Education Chair-Elect position was added to the Council in 2014.)
OHBM Executive Offi ce sends an email to identifi ed nominees asking if they are willing to accept the nomination and gathers a short bio for each nominee.
Once the ballot is fi nalized, OHBM Executive Offi ce sends an email to members with a link to the election ballot containing the list of nominees and their bios. This link is also placed in the “Member Only” section of the OHBM website and as a link connected to the Annual Meeting registration page.
OHBM LEADERSHIP SELECTIONPROCESS USED
OHBM members vote for their candidates (only one vote per position is allowed). Members must use their login information to access the link.
Following the close of voting, OHBM Executive Offi ce tabulates the votes and verifi es that respondents only voted once.
The slate of elected Councilors are sent to the Nominating Committee for their information.
Emails are sent to those who have been elected as well as those who were not to inform them of the results. This allows newly elected Councilors to plan their participation in meetings held during the Annual Meeting.
The results of the elections are announced during the Town Hall Meeting at the Annual Meeting.
OHBM LEADERSHIP SELECTIONPROCESS USED
Section 2(d) Program Committee. The Program Committee has regular members including the Program Chair who will serve as Chair of the Program Committee, Past Program Chair, Program Chair-Elect, Education Chair, Education Chair-Elect, Education Past-Chair, OHBM Chair, OHBM Chair-Elect, OHBM Past-Chair, LOC Chair, LOC Chair-Elect, LOC Past-Chair and additional members as proposed by previous committees and approved by Council. Additional members will serve three year terms. The Program Committee shall be responsible for oversight of the scientific program for the Annual Meeting and facilitating preparations and communications for the Annual Meeting.
PROGRAM COMMITTEEBYLAWS ARTICLE 7: COMMITTEES
The Bylaws identify the majority of the positions for the Program Committee; however, it was decided by the Program Committee that four ad hoc positions would be fi lled each year. To fi ll these spots, the following process is used:
A Call for Volunteers is sent to the membership asking them to submit their name and statement of interest for serving on the committee.
The list of candidates is reviewed and voted upon by the Program Committee.
The Program Committee reviews the short list of candidates at their February in-person meeting to make final selections.
PROGRAM COMMITTEEPROCESS USED
Finance Committee: Comprised for Treasurer, Treasurer-Elect and Immediate Past Treasurer. (Required in Bylaws)
Scientifi c Advisory Board: Comprised of Council and Program Committee members who have rotated off within the last two years. (NEW in 2015)
CORBIDAS: Tom Nichols was identified as Chair by the Council. A Call for Volunteers was distributed to the members seeking individuals interested in serving. Tom Nichols made final selection. (NEW in 2014)
OTHER COMMITTEE FORMATIONS
LOC: The Local Organizing Committee consists of a Chair as identified by the Program Committee, and the LOC Chair identifies a group of individuals (6-8) to be a part of the LOC. Once potential LOC members are identified, the list is forwarded to the Program Committee for approval. Changes in the composition of the LOC are subject to approval by the Program Committee. (Required in Bylaws)
Hackathon Task Force: This group was formed by the Program Committee as an enhancement to the meeting. Chair is currently Nolan Nichols. (NEW in 2013)
OTHER COMMITTEE FORMATIONS
Purpose. Regional Chapters are designed to advance communities based on geographical location, that conform to one or more generally recognized geographical regions or as recognized by Council. Chapters strive to refl ect the multi-disciplinary nature of OHBM and seek the same intellectual balance as OHBM itself. Members of a Chapter need not be members of OHBM; however, all leadership positions must be fi lled by OHBM members.
Defi nition. OHBM defi nes geographic regions using the offi cial United Nations designations. Designation of Regions is non-exclusive in the Region and OHBM may, in its sole discretion, designate other affi liates in the Region or may sponsor or conduct programs, accept members, and perform other activities within the Region.
CHAPTER FORMATION
Latin American Brain Mapping Network (LABMAN) – approved June 2014
Alpine Chapter (serving Austria and Switzerland) – approved December 2014
Brain Research Society Turkey – approved December 2014
OHBM APPROVED CHAPTERS
Defi nition of Special Interest Group. Special Interest Groups (SIGS) are designed to advance communities of shared interest on topical and active areas of neuroimaging research or other related areas that expand knowledge, learning or technology for OHBM’s Members.
Approved Special Interest Groups:Student/Post Doc – grandfathered in
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP FORMATION
Eligibility Membership of the OHBM is open to professionals (including
students) from all disciplines engaged in or supporting functional and structural mapping of the human brain.
Please Note: Student members (graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows) must submit a letter from their department head to verify student status and expected date of graduation. A student is defi ned as a full-time student working towards a graduate degree (M.S., Ph.D. or M.D. degree) or an individual who is no more than four years out after completing such a degree.
2015 Membership Dues $100 USD for full members (multiple year options also available) $50 USD for student members (multiple year options also
available) To pay offl ine, please contact [email protected].
MEMBER OVERVIEW
Membership Benefi ts Reduced registration fees at the OHBM Annual Conference Reduced rates for printed/electronic subscription to the
NeuroImage Journal NeuroImage (printed and online): $242.00 NeuroImage (online only): $184.00
Reduced rates for print/electronic subscriptions to the Human Brain Mapping Journal Human Brain Mapping (printed and online): $150.00 Human Brain Mapping (online only): $99.00
Access to post and view job openings on our Career Opportunities page.
Participation in the nomination and election process of new Councilors. There is no deadline for applications, but only those received prior to May 5th, will be eligible to participate in the Council nomination/election process.
MEMBER BENEFITS
MEMBER GROWTH TRENDS
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
YearYear 2002 2003* 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2014
Active Total 370 611 379 479 725 676 722 898 1025 770 743 872 690
Junior Total 233 593 381 553 719 645 458 907 1058 916 1005 945 1410
Total Dues 603 1204 7601032
1444
13211180
1805
20831686
1748 1817210
0 Print /Online Subscription of HBM 19 66 78 86 97 70 65 47 28 4 5
7 3
Online Subscription of HBM - - - - - - - - 5 6 4 1 0Print / Online Subscription of NeuroImage 9 13 98 115 94 62 56 50 29 9 7
7 4
Online Subscription of NeuroImage 39 62 0 0 0 34 20 17 10 6 4
2 1
Total Subscriptions 67 141 176 201 191 166 141 114 72 25 20 11 8 ** 2003 figures are misleading as they included members who owed past dues
MEMBERS BY COUNTRY 2010-2014COUNTRIES WITH 100 + MEMBERS
FranceUnited States
GermanyUnited Kingdom
CanadaChina
NetherlandsKoreaJapan
SwitzerlandItaly
AustraliaSpain
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
22202113
883542517
349287
240215
170139118110
Countries with less than 100:Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil,
Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Grenada, Hong Kong,
Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand,
Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey,
Vietnam
OHBM MEMBER TYPE 2010-2014
2010 2011 2012 2013 20140
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,025
770 743872
690
1058
9161005
945
1410ActiveStudent
BALANCE SHEETAS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014
CURRENT ASSETSChecking $4,705.40US Bank Sweep 159,164.73Bremer Bank Savings 249,930.69Wells Fargo Savings 224,989.57US Bancorp Investments 899,895.72Prepaid Expenses/Deposits 35,886.97Misc Accounts Receivable 1,120.92Dues Receivable 1,850.00
----------------- ----------------- TOTAL ASSETS $1,577,544.00
=============
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCESAccounts Payable (4,147.20)Taxes Payable 14.72Deferred Dues 95,283.71Retained Earnings 1,617,813.18Net Revenue/Expenses (131,420.41)
-------------------------- --------------------------
TOTAL LIAB AND FUND BALANCES $1,577,544.00===========
OHBM REVENUE/EXPENSE SUMMARY
(2012-2014)TOTALS 2014 2013 2012
Total Revenues $1,839,811.84 $1,637,542.44 $1,433,323.84
Total Expenses $1,788,022.33 $1,369,684.21 $1,278,591.00
Net Revenue $51,789.51 $267,858.23 $154,732.84
Primary Sources of Revenue - 2014
Primary Sources of Expense – 2014
Membership Dues $179,538.00
Annual Meeting $1,652,020.13 $1,577,639.96
Administration $168,947.59
ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDANCE*
Toronto-2005
Florence-2006
Chicago-2007
Melbourne-2008
San Francisco-2009
Barcelona-2010
Quebec City-2011
Beijing-2012
Seattle-2013
Hamburg-2014
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
1704
2538
1832
1678
2510
3488
2326
2303
2474
3225
*Includes gratis registration
ANNUAL MEETING BY CATEGORY*
2010 Barcelona
2011 Quebec
2012 Beijing
2013 Seattle
2014 Hamburg
0 500 1000 1500
1053
738
582
861
975
576
256
272
223
333
1218
923
953
1031
1385
439
334
350
264
430
Student NonmemberStudentNonmemberActive
*Does not include gratis registration
2010-2014 REGISTRATION SUMMARY*
*Does not include gratis registrations
2010 Barcelona
2011 Quebec
2012 Beijing
2013 Seattle
2014 Hamburg
0 500 10001500200025003000
2412
1120
1534
1401
2115
736
909
422
577
695
185
222
227
357
313
OnsiteStandardEarly
ANNUAL MEETING BY COUNTRYCOUNTRIES WITH OVER 100 ATTENDEES FROM 2010-2014
Other countries with less than 100: Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Columbia,
Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt,
Greece, Grenada, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea,
Suriname, Turkey, Vietnam
Israel
Finland
Austria
Italy
Spain
France
Korea
China
United Kingdom
United States
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
102102125155167219
309339351
475496498512
607747
10151073
21233790
EXHIBITOR SUMMARY
2010 Barcelona
2011 Quebec
2012 Beijing
2013 Seattle
2014 Hamburg
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
27
37
35
42
32
TRAVEL AWARD SUMMARY
2010 Barcelona 85 x $600
2011 Quebec 112 x $460
2012 Beijing 38 x $700
2013 Seattle 168 x &700
2014 Hamburg
45 x $700 / 10 x $1500
$0
$20,
000
$40,
000
$60,
000
$80,
000
$100
,000
$120
,000
$51,000
$51,520
$36,400
$96,600
$46,500
ABSTRACT SUMMARY
2010 Barcelona
2011 Quebec
2012 Beijing
2013 Seattle
2014 Hamburg
2015 Hawaii
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
3,173
2,246
2,229
2,256
2,957
2,952
Accepted
*Does not include rejected abstracts
2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT DEMOGRAPHICS SUMMARY
719 RESPONSES
3% 19%
24%18%
34%
Age Range20-2526-3031-3536-40Over 40
58%
40%
Gender
MaleFemale
3%17%
68%
9%3%
Degree Held
Bachelor’s or EquivalentMaster’s or EquivalenPhD or EquivalentMD or EquivalentOther
20%
14%
11%
10%
19%
Years in HBM 0-56-1011-1516-20Over 20
3% 19%
25%
47%
8%
Position Re-search Assis-tant
Student
Postdoc
Fac/Prof
Other
24%
17%13%
9%6%
Top 5 SpecialtyMethods Devel-opment
Disorder of the Nervous System
Higher Cognitive Functions
Perception & Atten-tion
Emotion & Motivation
2014 Needs Assessment Demographics Summary719 Responses
93%
6%
Attended Meeting in Past
YesNo
2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY
719 RESPONSES
42%
22%
10%
5%
Membership Status
Active
Student
Not Current
Never a Member
25%
20%
13%
Years as a Member
1-3 Years4-7 YearsLess than 1
2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT ANNUAL MEETING SUMMARY
719 RESPONSES
Poster Session
Keynote
Symposia
Networking
Workshops
Educational Courses
Talaraich
Location
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
63%
62%
57%
57%
43%
39%
36%
34%
Favorite Annual Meeting Features
2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT ANNUAL MEETING SUMMARY
719 RESPONSES
Cost
Exhibitors
Overlapping Sessions
Career Development
Poster Sessions
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
44%
17%
12%
12%
9%
Least Favorite Annual Meeting Features
2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT ANNUAL MEETING SUMMARY
719 RESPONSES
Funding
Cost
Location
Other Mtgs
Lack of Time
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
43%
33%
26%
24%
23%
Barriers Preventing Attendance
Discounted Registration
Networking
Hope to Serve
CV
Discounted Journals
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
56%
38%
22%
15%
4%
Most Valuable Membership Feature
2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY
719 RESPONSES
Education
Funding Info
White Paper / Guidelines
Blog
Member Driven Newsletter
Journal
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
58%
56%
35%
27%
20%
18%
What Would Add Membership Value
2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY719 RESPONSES
What is our vision of the future of neuroimaging and OHBM (a vivid description of where we are/should be going)? (Discuss, identify and define the over-arching challenges we face in the environment in which we live and work – scientific, fiscal, political, etc. – as they relate to our field.
Review and reassess the mission and goals of OHBM as they have been for the past 20 years, define whether there are necessary changes going forward, and discuss approaches to implementing any changes that we deem necessary.
Should we broaden our vision and mission by, for example, encompassing additional goals in education and in forwarding the public face of our field to colleagues in other scientific arenas? More generally in society? Or does our current philosophy suffi ce.
QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
How can we maintain our status as the premier organization and ensure that our meeting captures the best science in the world over the next 5-10 years in the rapidly changing scientific, political, and fiscal environment?
OHBM has a unique and valuable potential for providing a space for academia, government, and industry to interact in an environment that is focused on science rather than commercial interests. Should we take more of a leadership role here?
How can we engage our membership more? Determine how we can most effectively engage the membership in this planning process.
ARE THERE OTHERS?
QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A SWOT analysis is a structured planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of an organization. Breakout Groups were created to discuss in detail their assigned areas and then evaluate each based on how important the identified item is for OHBM. Use a rating scale of 1-3 with 3 being of major importance.
SWOT BREAK OUT GROUPS
S = Strengths (characteristics of OHBM that give us an advantage to others both externally and internally)
Steve SmithTonya White
Martin LundquistMaurizio Corbetta
Kayla Stidger
What advantages does OHBM have? What does OHBM do better than anyone else? What unique or lowest-cost resources can OHBM draws upon that
others can't? What do others in our market see as OHBM’s strengths? What factors mean that OHBM recruits and retains member
involvement? What is OHBM’s unique position?
SWOT - STRENGTHS
W = Weaknesses (characteristics that place OHBM at a disadvantage relative to others both externally and internally)
Simon EickhoffJia-Hong GaoJack Van Horn
Peter BandettiniDoug Greve
What could OHBM improve? What should OHBM avoid? What do others in our market l ikely to see as OHBM’s
weaknesses? What factors lose OHBM members and participation in activities? What factors prevent others from engaging with OHBM?
SWOT - WEAKNESSES
O = Opportunities (elements that OHBM can use to its advantage to create new programs or enhanced member services)
Karl Zil lesNiko KriegeskorteSusan Bookheimer
Alan EvansAnne Beauclaire
What good opportunities are readily seen for OHBM? What interesting trends is OHBM aware of? What changes in technology can assist OHBM? What changes in government or regulatory policy impact OHBM? What changes in social patterns, population profi les, l i festyle
changes impact OHBM?
SWOT - OPPORTUNITIES
T = Threats (elements in the environment that can cause trouble or pose a threat to OHBM)
Jeanette MumfordAndreas Kleinschmidt
Pedro Valdes SosaRandy GollubKevin Murphy
What obstacles does OHBM face? What is OHBM’s competitors doing? Are quality standards or specifi cations for our members, their
needs and environments changing? Is changing technology threatening OHBM? Does OHBM have fi nancial restrictions? Is there anything that can seriously threaten OHBM?
SWOT - THREATS
What is our vision of the future of neuroimaging and OHBM (a vivid description of where we are/should be going)? (Discuss, identify and define the over-arching challenges we face in the environment in which we live and work – scientific, fiscal, political, etc. – as they relate to our field.
Review and reassess the mission and goals of OHBM as they have been for the past 20 years, define whether there are necessary changes going forward, and discuss approaches to implementing any changes that we deem necessary.
Should we broaden our vision and mission by, for example, encompassing additional goals in education and in forwarding the public face of our field to colleagues in other scientific arenas? More generally in society? Or does our current philosophy suffi ce.
QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
How can we maintain our status as the premier organization and ensure that our meeting captures the best science in the world over the next 5-10 years in the rapidly changing scientific, political, and fiscal environment?
OHBM has a unique and valuable potential for providing a space for academia, government, and industry to interact in an environment that is focused on science rather than commercial interests. Should we take more of a leadership role here?
How can we engage our membership more? Determine how we can most effectively engage the membership in this planning process.
ARE THERE OTHERS?
QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
To identify specific goals and objectives on existing programs and processes.
Goals (broad core competencies and desired outcomes) Strategies (specific programs and projects for achieving the goals)
Mission, Governance and CollaborationsProfessional Development and TechnologyMembership Involvement, Chapter/SIG
Relationships and Communication
GOALS BREAK OUT GROUPS
Karen BermanKarl Zi l les
Steve SmithSusan BookheimerMauriz io Corbetta
Alan EvansJoAnn Taie
Is OHBM’s Mission representative of our purpose? Is i t understandable to our members and external stakeholders? How should the language be changed?
Is OHBM’s current governance structure eff ective and posit ioned to address future needs? (Note: There is overlap in membership between the Program Committee and Counci l , is this a good model?)
Is the nomination process eff ective in obtaining the qual i t ies and ski l ls needed to move the organization forward in the future? For both the Counci l and Program Committee?
What organizations, i f any, should OHBM be col laborating? Does OHBM’s committee structure refl ect the needs of the organization and
al low broad member part icipation? Does OHBM’s logo refl ect our mission?
MISSION, GOVERNANCE AND COLLABORATIONS
Jack Van HornNiko Krigeskorte
Andreas KleinschmidtPedro Valdes SosaMartin LindquistPeter Bandettini
Kayla Stidger Does the Annual Meeting structure meet the current and future
needs of our members and attendees? What other types of education, if any, should OHBM be providing
outside of the Annual Meeting? What career development/mentoring programs, if any, should OHBM
provide to students/post docs? What networking experiences would OHBM members fi nd most
valuable inside and outside the Annual Meeting? Should OHBM expand into online educational off erings?
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Jeanette MumfordKevin MurphyJia-Hong GaoDoug GreveTonya White
Simon EickhoffAnne Beauclaire
Is OHBM providing eff ective communication outreach to our members?
If not, what can we do to enhance communication? What communication and support should OHBM provide Chapters and
SIGS? Does OHBM’s website provide a user-friendly format to fi nd important
information? Is OHBM’s membership structure and pricing eff ective? How can OHBM expand their member involvement opportunities? What marketing eff orts, if any, should OHBM do to recruit new
members?
MEMBER INVOLVEMENT, CHAPTER/SIG RELATIONSHIPS,
COMMUNICATION