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OAS 2000 the NCRP Strategic Plan: the Council'S Role in the 21st Century Michael Ryan
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The NCRP Strategic Plan: The Councils Role in the 21st Century Implementing the Strategic Plan October, 2000

Committee Members Ad hoc committee:

Michael T. Ryan, Chair ryanmt@musc.edu Dade W. Moeller dademoeller@cconnect.net John W. Poston jwp8890@acs.tamu.edu John E. Till johntill@mindspring.com Barbara J. McNeil mcneil@hcp.med.harvard.edu E. Gail de Planque gdeplanque@aol.com S. James Adelstein james_adelstein@hms.harvard.edu R. Julian Preston preston.julian@epa.gov

Assessing the Need for a Strategic Plan 1997: ad hoc committee provided 5 recommendations based on input from stakeholders 1999: budgetary shortfalls reinforce the need to assess NCRPs strategies for the future 1999 (December): The Board approved ad hoc Strategic Planning Committee

Assessing the Need for a Strategic Plan April 2000 The Report of the Committee was accepted and an implementation Committee was formed.

September 2000 The Recommendation of the Strategic Implementation Planning Committee was transmitted to the Board of Directors A meeting of the Board is planned for November to consider its content.

SWOT Analysis Results Strengths NCRPs position as a respected, national, scientific consensus body disseminating information, guidance and recommendations on radiation protection and measurements.

The scientific breadth of Council members.

The utility of NCRP reports.

NCRPs annual meeting and the opportunity it provides for public and private dialogue.

SWOT Analysis Results Strengths Some agencies see the NCRP as meeting their objectives.

The willingness of experts to serve on NCRP scientific committees.

The comfort most Council members feel with their level of involvement.

SWOT Analysis Results Weaknesses Decrease in unrestricted funding.

Decrease in the number and sale of publications.

Failure of reports to be produced in a timely fashion.

Backlog of unfinished reports and unfunded report writing committees.

SWOT Analysis Results Weaknesses Competition for members time with other activities.

Current crunch on some agency budgets.

Many agencies feel that NCRP cannot meet their objectives.

SWOT Analysis Results Weaknesses Failure of NCRP to inform sponsors satisfactorily on report progress.

Uncertainty about NCRPs cooperation with other organizations.

Implementation Planning Committee The Board of Directors and the Executive leadership need to implement an improvement plan that addresses the weaknesses of the Councils work.

The ad hoc Committee has completed its work and reported to the Board with 11 recommendations.

The Board of Directors is considering the Report and will meet in November to consider its recommendations.

Recommendations Improve timeliness of reports.

Improve the NCRP processes of producing reports.

Respond to a broader range of funders needs.

Work more collaboratively with other organizations.

A Presidential Search Dr. Ken Kase is heading up the search Committee He will be reporting to the Board in January Input from many sources has been solicited

The NCRP of the Future Continue to be recognized as an authority on radiation protection standards.

Sought after for sound radiation science.

NCRP and its funders fully engaged together.

States are involved and NCRP is a resource!

The NCRP of the Future Actions and products are timely and fully responsive to customer needs.

Continuous improvement, through feedback, is the foundation of operations.

Please Give Us Your Input What must NCRP do better to earn your support?

What should NCRP add to its scientific agenda?

How can NCRP better support your Statess radiological health program needs?

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