Dear Worldwide Members:

The Academy’s leadership, with input from members, engaged in strategic planning for two years (2008-2010).  The Academy’s Strategic Plan was formally introduced to all of our members during the 2010 Annual Meeting in Montreal and when we launched the “Strategic Doing” phase under the leadership of the then AOM President Susan Jackson. As I start my term as President of the Academy of Management, I invite you to join me to deepen our commitment to Strategic Doing and to contribute to a stronger Academy for our members and a better world for the people we care.
 

Our commonly held desire to make a difference is reflected in our AOM Vision and Mission. 

Our Vision: We inspire and enable a better world through our scholarship and teaching about management and organizations.
Our Mission: To build a vibrant and supportive community of scholars by markedly expanding opportunities to connect and explore ideas.
 

The Strategic Plan consists of 4 Areas of Strategic Intent: Internationalization, Professional Impact, State of the Profession, and Academy Management. For each area of strategic intent, we have several more specific Strategic Objectives.
 

To realize our vision, and achieve these objectives, we need your involvement.

Here’s how to get started:

• Visit The Strategic Planning website. Review the Areas of Strategic Intent and the Strategic Objectives.
• Learn more about Strategic Doing.
• Find inspiration through the active projects underway.
• Pick a Strategic Objective that appeals to you. Share your ideas and find collaborators on AOM Connect.
• Work through your division, interest group, or an Academy committee as part of a Project Team to prepare a Strategic Doing Project Proposal.
• Or, just raise your hand and sign up as a volunteer!