SPE Strategic Plan Identifies Four Priorities

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Strategic Plan Editor’s note: The SPE Board of Directors approved the SPE Strategic Plan 2013–17 in March 2013. The SPE Strategic Planning Steering Committee consisted of Ganesh Thakur, SPE 2012 President and Steering Committee Chair; Mark Rubin, SPE Executive Director; Egbert Imomoh, SPE 2013 President; Ken Arnold, SPE 2012 Vice President Finance; Janeen Judah, SPE 2013 Vice President Finance; Alain Labastie, SPE 2011 President; and Jeff Spath, SPE 2014 President-Elect. Consultant and facilitator was Susan S. Meier, Principal, Meier and Associates. Since its inception 55 years ago, SPE has remained constant in its mission to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence. SPE is increasingly aware of the impact a changing environment and global influences may have on its ability to be effective in serving an increasingly diverse membership in a highly complex industry. By all objective measures, SPE is a highly successful organization. SPE has seen dramatic growth in member-ship globally (Fig. 1) and in the number of meetings offered (Fig. 2) to serve these members. At the same time, SPE has added new programs, expanded the reach of its programs and services, opened new offices to serve its global membership, and worked with other organizations to create greater value for members and the industry as a whole. One SPE Throughout this period of strong growth, SPE has strived to operate in a manner consistent with a set of One SPE Guiding Principles adopted by the Board in September 2001: The Society of Petroleum Engineers is a diverse community of professionals that provides valuable knowledge and services to those professionals and to the industry in varied forms. The concept of One SPE reflects the goal that each function and activity of the Society should serve the broader membership while addressing local needs, supporting technical and professional excellence, and making wise use of Society resources. The voluntary donation of time and talent by SPE members is our most vital asset and the creative energy of volunteers must be encouraged and supported by the Society.