1. R10 Strategic Planning Report Lawrence W.C. Wong March 2005

2. Contents  Review of Strategic Plan  Update  Workplan

3. Review  Carried out Strategic Planning Session at R10 Meeting in Adelaide  Theme of “Effective Planning for Regions & Sections”  Delegates invited to propose 1 key R10 strategic initiative/project  35 proposals distilled down to top two initiatives: Webcast Talks/Lectures/Seminars to expand reach Benefits in R10 at comparable level available in IEEE-USA

4. Initiative 1: Webcast Talks/Lectures/Seminars to expand reach  R10 is suggested to investigate the infrastructure to facilitate webcasting for DLT (Distinguished Lecturer Training) programs. (How to Cookbook)  R10 is suggested to facilitate the webcasting of DLT program.  R10 is suggested to webcast pages.  Pilot – early phase and assess future success.  R10 is suggested to post Region 10 working group, whose members will be Kevin Sowerby, K. Kikkert, Harry McDonald, Lawrence Wong, Kae Dal Kwack, and Renatte Sitte.  R10 is suggested to establish costs set-up & on- going.

5. Initiative 2: Benefits in R10 at comparable level available in IEEE-USA  Travel + life insurance + travel services  Credit card  Phone discount – member & student rates  Discount lawyer (IP law) – Professional Indemnity Insurance  Engineers week (wish)  Local currency payment + credit card  Lower costs, lower fees  EE networks, virtual communities (consultant academics)  IEEE template for employment contract, including IP reward models  Job listings  Educational materials + promote pre-college education  Scholarships  Lower cost to IEEE Explore, etc

6. Workplans  Develop detailed workplans for the 2 initiatives at R10 Meeting in Singapore, March 2005  Identify owners for implementation  Define resource requirements for Director’s approval  Coordination with various R10 Chairs/Coordinators/ Owners to meet Strategic Initiatives outcomes

7. End of Report