1. Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 1 2013 RSB Strategy

2. Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 2 1.Diversify and grow professional membership in UK and internationally 2.Increase member engagement and value to members and their employers 3.Expert leadership to Government, Industry, Members and the informed public on Engineering 4.Develop awareness of engineering and profile of the IMechE 5.Inspire young people about Engineering 6.Secure long-term financial position Strategic Objectives

3. Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 3 RSB SO1 with Metrics 1 Diversify and grow professional membership in UK and internationally 2013 Objective2013 Metrics Notes 1.3 High standards of professional registration, with best in class application processes New events 1.Minimum of 1 soft skills event will be held by each region 2.Minimum of 2 mock interview events will be held by each Region, with at least one being held in each Area within the Region 3.2 Professional Registration events to be held specifically for SMEs within each Region (in support of the BDMs) 1.Hold 1 off soft skills event per Region 2.Hold a minimum of 2 off mock interview events, one per Area 3.Hold 2 off Professional Registration events for SMEs in each Region (in support of the BDMs) 1.Regions to work in collaboration with Business Development Managers 2.Business Development Managers contact details available on the online Volunteer Resource Centre (VRC) www.imeche.org/vr c

4. Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 4 RSB SO2 with Metrics 2 Increase Member Engagement and value to Members and their Employers 2013 Objective2013 Metrics Notes 2.1 Create & deliver a Learned Society program suite (including digital offerings) relevant to members, industry, employers, academia and informed society with emphasis on Engineering New Engagement activities 1.1 problem solving / consultancy event in each Region 2.Minimum 2 speed mentoring events to be held in each Region (1 in each Area) 1.Hold 1 off problem solving / consultancy event in each Region 2.Hold a minimum of 2 off speed mentoring sessions in each Region (1 in each area) 1.Improve member engagement with new activities 2.2 Optimise channels of interaction with members, target audiences and influencers holistically across the whole organisation including commercial and Support network Engagement & Regional Continuity 1.A 15% increase in the number of member attendees to regionally organised events year on year. 2.Robust 2 year rolling succession plan for all key roles in each Regional committee (i.e. Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary) generated in each Region 1.15% increase in member attendees within each Region 2.Generate a succession plan for each Region by mid 2013 1.Target increased from 10% in2012 to 15% in 2013

5. Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 5 RSB SO3 with Metrics 3 Expert Leadership to Government, Industry, Members and the informed public on Engineering 2013 Objective2013 Metrics Notes 3.3 Collaboration with other Institutions and organisations to achieve greater Engineering gravitas and financial impetus Working with other Institutions & Partners 1.25% of local events to be either organised or co-branded where relevant with local strategic non Institution partners. 1.25% of local events in each Region to be held with local strategic non Institution partner 1.Improve Regional links

6. Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 6 RSB SO4 with Metrics 4 Develop and awareness of Engineering and profile of the IMechE 2013 Objective2013 Metrics Notes 4.1 Promote the Institution (campaigning, increase non-member reach, media content) Improve media offering 1.Every Region to have a trained Media Officer 1.100% of Regions have trained Media Officer 1.Dedicated volunteer position on Regional Committees 4.3 Broaden the appeal and importance of Engineering to society and employers Celebrate & share success; plus future Region development 1.Select the top three successes in an annual review 2.Increase number of non member attendees by 15% year on year 3.One big Regional event that isn't a dinner that gets AEV 1.Each Region to provide top 3 events summary in an Annual Review 2.15% increase in non member attendees in each Region 3.One Region to hold a big event that exceeds £50K AEV in 2013 1.Celebrate Regional achievements

7. Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 7 RSB SO5 with Metrics 5 Inspire young peole about Engineering 2013 Objective2013 Metrics Notes 5.2 Provide educational outreach programs which engage members and future members Improve educational links 1.Every Region to have an Education Officer 1.100% of Regions to elect an Education Officer 2.Each Region to hold / arrange a minimum of 2 school, college or university events to promote education amongst <18 year olds 1.Dedicated volunteer position on Regional Committees