In the fall 2012, IC&RC began the development of a new strategic plan. A Strategic Planning Taskforce (the taskforce) was developed and charged with reviewing IC&RC’s current state of affairs and developing a desired state that supports growth and efficiency in the way IC&RC conducts business and matches IC&RC’s mission and vision.

In the fall of 2014, the taskforce and the body developed and approved five strategic goals to meet the above mentioned objective. The taskforce, Executive Committee, staff, and the body will continue to delineate further the specific tasks to be completed under each strategic goal.

The five approved strategic goals are as follows:

  1. Organizational development and ongoing efficiencies of governances/Create governance structure that increases responsiveness and efficiency in the organization.
  2. Increase income through income efficiencies and increased revenues/Identify and implement new revenue streams consistent with the IC&RC mission and in response to the needs of the field.
  3. Ongoing evaluations of products/Assess and evaluate the strength of and need for existing credentials and explore alternative means to meet certification needs in the field.
  4. Become the one singular set of credential standards for addiction-related professionals.
  5. Identify and pursue strategies to meet the needs of Native American and other special cultural groups.

Some tasks have been identified for each strategic goal. The tasks are presented on the following pages in blueunder their corresponding goal. The taskforce welcomes feedback and other ideas from the body on these and other tasks identified.

For the spring 2015 meeting, the body will be asked to work with the taskforce and leadership to complete the tasks under the first goal of “Organizational development and ongoing efficiencies of governances/Create governance structure that increases responsiveness and efficiency in the organization.” The tasks of this goal will greatly shape tasks and directives of the four remaining strategic goals. These tasks will be the focus of the strategic planning roundtable discussions scheduled for the spring 2015 meeting.

  1. Organizational development and ongoing efficiencies of governances/Create governance structure that increases responsiveness and efficiency in the organization.
  2. Determine role and purpose of IC&RC
  3. Identify benefits and limitations of IC&RC membership
  4. Determine if benefits of membership align with mission
  5. Come to a common understanding of the mission and vision of IC&RC
  6. Delineate the redefined roles and responsibilities of IC&RC and member boards toward a revised governance structure
  7. Create a contract between IC&RC and its member boards clearly delineating responsibilities and expectations of each
  8. Increase income through income efficiencies and increased revenues/Identify and implement new revenue streams consistent with the IC&RC mission and in response to the needs of the field.
  9. Charge the Finance Committee with reviewing IC&RC’s current financial state and make recommendations toward efficiencies and increased revenue
  10. Develop a multiyear budget
  11. Monitor income and expenses to find an appropriate balance to promote sustainability
  12. Ongoing evaluations of products/Assess and evaluate the strength of and need for existing credentials and explore alternative means to meet certification needs in the field.
  13. Hold monthly credentialing services calls to discuss all products
  14. Complete regular reviews of examination scores, candidate volume, and psychometric data for all examinations
  15. Contract with a professional testing company for consultation and assistance in examination development and administration
  16. Update examinations regularly in accordance with changes in the field and test development best practices
  17. Complete a thorough needs assessment when considering the addition or termination of an examination
  18. Become the one singular set of credential standards for addiction-related professionals.
  19. Continue discussions of collaboration with NAADAC and NCC-AP regarding a single set of credentials
  20. Develop strategic relationships to promote notability and recognition of IC&RC products
  21. Identify and pursue strategies to meet the needs of Native American and other special cultural groups.
  22. Provide culturally competent services to Indian Health Services member boards
  23. Ensure diversity and inclusion of specialty groups in product development and service delivery
  24. Develop strategic relationships with individuals and organizations representing special cultural groups.