STRATEGIC PLAN 2009 – 2013
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The Board of Directors of the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is very pleased to share with you our direction, values and focus for the coming five years. This Strategic Plan is the culmination of over two years of work, which built upon the core values and principles of the CMA. The CMA has a proud tradition of communicating its directions to it members, beginning in 1981 when the first Strategic Plan was initiated.
The 2009-2013 Strategic Plan articulates our direction for the organization, which highlights the need for working collaboratively with stakeholders and the need for a shared approach to resolving common issues that will ensure the sustainability and development of the museums community in Canada. The challenges that all Canadians are facing will no doubt have an impact on how the CMA moves forward over the next five years. This Strategic Plan takes into consideration this reality, and for this reason the organization believes that now is the time to highlight the nature of our core business to our membership and the general public, by stressing the importance of museums and their impact on Canadian society.
This is why the Strategic Plan refocuses the organization on our main values: accessibility, accountability, co-operation, diversity, innovation, integrity, lifelong learning, pride and respect.
The Board is very excited by our new Strategic Plan as it provides the organization with clear direction for the next five years. We welcome and encourage your feedback at any time on issues of concern to you and your institution. The CMA continues to be dedicated and committed to being the inclusive national forum for the Canadian museum community, working to ensure that the natural and cultural heritage of Canada is highly valued, sustained and communicated both within Canada and internationally.
