Principles and Goals | Strategic Planning | Memorial University of Newfoundland

At the outset of the strategic planning process we establish the following overarching principles and goals:

That the process take an aspirational, appreciative approach
That the process seeks to enable, empower and inspire all participants
That the process be rooted in the following values:

Inclusivity
Respect
Accessibility
Transparency
Honesty
Openness
Trust
Academic freedom
Active listening
Constructive critique and criticism
Continuous communications

That the strategic planning process be responsive to the calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the ongoing work of Memorial’s Strategic Framework for Indigenization.
That the strategic planning process be highly participatory and accessible, engaging the myriad stakeholders of Memorial University and the wider community, encouraging support and buy-in.
That the strategic planning process focus on emerging a rich array of information, data, and ideas.
That the strategic planning process be highly effective, engaging, and nimble.
That the strategic planning process identifies large scale, overarching strategic goals, challenges, aspirations, and critical issues, and provides ways and means to address these.
That the strategic planning process engages Memorial University’s special obligation to the peoples of Newfoundland & Labrador and our role in contributing to a vibrant future for the province.
That the strategic plan be evolutionary, recognizing and building upon the successes, initiatives, and plans of the past.
That the strategic plan will articulate and identify vision, priorities, and goals, describing what success will look like including markers, signifiers, and measurements for that success.
That the strategic plan will be clear, concise, communicable, and serve as a guide to our future decision-making and leadership.
That the strategic plan be focused on implementation and action, building on the energy and commitment developed through the strategic planning process.
That the strategic plan includes a means of reporting and communicating actions and achievements.
That the strategic plan furthers Memorial University’s special obligation to the peoples of Newfoundland & Labrador and our role in contributing to a vibrant future for the province.