Introducing AMISA’s Renewed Strategic Direction

It is with great enthusiasm that I share AMISA’s renewed strategic direction.  I say “renewed” because, while there are newly articulated elements, much of what is conveyed has always been-and continues to be-at the heart of our association’s work.  Before I share our aspirations and how we will work for the schools we serve in the Americas, I would like to provide a brief overview of the process we used to develop our renewed direction, a few highlights from our plan, and an invitation to watch a short video.

AMISA’s Strategic Planning Process

Over the past several years, we completed a tremendous amount of work on our past strategic goals.  Recognizing our accomplishments, we determined it was time for us to review our strategic direction and establish new goals to guide us into the future.  Next we selected a consultant, AMISA’s Platinum Partner Notosh, to help us with our work.  In September and October the AMISA Board of Trustees invited all AMISA Heads of School to participate in “Listening Sessions” as well as a written survey regarding AMISA’s services and the direction of our Association.  The results of the survey and “Listening Sessions” informed the Board’s strategic work. The Board then came together for a work session in Cartagena, Colombia where our new Strategic Direction was developed. Next, the entire AMISA team spent extensive time reviewing our Strategic Direction and now we are proudly sharing it with our entire AMISA community.  

Highlights from Our Plan

• AMISA’s Mission to enhance the quality of education in American/international member schools has not changed 

• Our new Vision statement is to be the most trusted network for the schools we serve in the Americas

• We want to be the organization people turn to because it’s led by those who value the power of people  

• AMISA exists to nurture every adult who supports students in our network  

• Responsiveness, warmth, and genuine care are hallmarks of our work

• We will build systems and partnerships that transform today’s innovation into tomorrow’s routine

• In a landscape of global standardization, we stay regional, contextual, and relational

• We are the human network of the Americas, growing people, not just programs 

AMISA’s Strategic Direction Highlight Video

We invite you to explore the full plan and join us as we bring this renewed direction to life across our region.

Read the full Strategic Direction here and find it anytime on our About Us page.