1. Leadership Forum
Tuesday, June 25, 8 to 9 a.m.

2. Agenda Update on Research Community Forums
External review and strategic plan
Equity, diversity and inclusion update
Engagement Survey results for Research

3. Forums to be called for specific topics
Update on Research Community Forums
Forums to be called for specific topics
For example: budget-related announcements, updates on the strategic plan, external review
Executive engagement strategy trial
“Ori’s Orientation”
More targeted communications efforts

4. External Review & Strategic Plan
Unity Health Toronto will undergo external review of research in the fall of 2019
Reviewers are asked to assess:
The strengths and weaknesses of the Research Institute and opportunities to increase our scientific productivity, stature, reach and impact.
Review of challenges identified by the leadership and recommendations on how the Institution can mitigate these challenges going forward
In the context of challenges we face around sustainability, we are looking to focus our research, promote those areas where we have considerable strength and visibility. What is your assessment of our research centres/programs and where should we focus our priorities/resources?

5. External Review & Strategic Plan
The two external reviewers are:
Dr. Rod McInnis, Director, Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital; Canada Research Chair in Neurogenetics at McGill University; former interim President of CIHR
Dr. Bev Holmes, President & CEO of the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research  
Timelines:
In person meeting of reviewers at Unity Health on Dec 10-11th 2019
Committee’s report to our CEO is expected by mid-January 2020

6. Strategic Planning Timelines
External Review & Strategic Plan
Immediately following external review, Research will begin a full strategic planning exercise
Full strategic plan to be completed in 2020
Strategic Planning Timelines
Dec 10/
In-Person External Review Meeting
Jan 2020
Final Report Submitted to CEO
Jan-March 2020
Develop & Obtain Approvals of a Strategic Plan Framework
April 2020
Kick off Strategic Planning