ComSoc's Strategic Plan

The Society developed and approved at the BoG meeting at Globecom a strategic plan1 which is summarized below. The main thrusts of the strategic plan are: 1. Reshape technical balance of and expand portfolio from Physical to Application Layers involving computing and services/applications. 2. Re-engage the industry and recruit new members working toward academic and industry balance in ALL portfolio. 3. Promote diversity in gender, geography and discipline in leadership positions and nurture new blood in the pipeline. The plan will undergo continuous updates as new opportunities and emphases arise. No strategic plan will be useful unless there is a companion execution plan. It is becoming clear that certain thrusts will require extraordinary measures to achieve success. Broadening the network portfolio will require leaders with diverse multi-disciplinary knowledge, and alliances with other societies and councils are critical. The appointments of the appointed BoG members were done with these attributes and goals in mind.