Manage CMP effectively

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So that…

• CMP membership & participation grows
• CMP is sustainable & has sufficient capacity
• CMP’s strategic plan can be delivered efficiently & effectively

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Key people: Erica Cochrane*, CMP Coordinators

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Retreat session:

• Plenary: “Bringing It All Together - The Future Of CMP and Monitoring Our Success” (Wednesday 3:15pm)

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Manage CMP effectively

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Example activities:

• Maintain legal structure and charter
• Host CMP Board meetings
• Manage CMP administration and financials
• Actively fundraise
• Maintain, report on, and adapt strategic plan

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Support a vibrant CS community

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So that…

• CS users see the benefits of being involved in the CS community
• More orgs & individuals actively use the CS and related approaches & tools
• Global conservation efforts improve in efficiency, equitability & effectiveness

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Key people: Caroline Stem*, CMP Coordinators

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Retreat session:

• Working Group J: “Strengthening Our Vibrant Community” (Wednesday 1:50pm)

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Support a vibrant CS community

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Example activities:

• Support and encourage new and current audiences to get involved
• Encourage CMP member attendance and engagement
• Host and promote CMP webinars
• Establish and promote an organization or thematic mentorship/buddy system

Develop strategic partnerships

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So that…

• Use of the CS grows across the conservation sector.
• CS is improved through broader engagement with a diverse range of conservation partners and other sectors.
• CMP membership grows and is better resourced.

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Key people: Kara Stevens*, Catherine Payne

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Retreat session:

• No specific sessions; please reach out to Kara or Catherine if interested in being involved!

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Develop strategic partnerships

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Example activities:

• Develop rationale for engagement with new strategic partners
• Identify & engage with potential partners
• Deliver joint activities according to agreement
• Implement additional outreach, engagement, & training with partnership where appropriate

Communicate CS strategically

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So that…

• CMP organizational membership grows & more individual conservation practitioners are actively engaged in CMP
• More people have the knowledge & confidence to use the CS
• More of the conservation community embraces the CS principles & contribute to advancing the CS

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Key people: Catherine Payne*, Caroline Stem, CS Promotions Group

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Retreat session:

• Working Group B: “CS Promotions” (Monday 2:25pm)
• Marketplace Booth: “Telling the CS Story” (Monday 5pm)

Communicate CS strategically

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Example activities:

• Identify & approach key external networks
• Develop communication messaging for key audiences
• Advance & share CMP marketing & promotional materials
• Share CMP and CS news and updates

Advance & share guidance & tools

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So that…

• Information needed for teams to conduct evidence-based adaptive management is more readily available and higher quality
• An increasing amount of high-quality information about the effectiveness of conservation actions is available

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Key people: Will Beale*, Terri Schultz, CS Guidance Review Committee

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Retreat session:

• LOTS!

Advance & share guidance & tools

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Example activities:

• Review and update the CS regularly
• Develop new and update existing CS guidance
• Increase integration of CS and other tools & frameworks
• Develop and promote data standards for conservation

Build capacity to use CS

So that…

• more conservation practitioners have the confidence and knowledge to use the CS
• more conservation practitioners & organisations actively use the CS and related tools/approaches in their work
• more CS-trained conservation practitioners are actively engaged in CMP and advancing the CS

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Key people: Erica Cochrane*, Catherine Payne, TAM Group

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Retreat session:

• Marketplace Booth: “Reenergizing TAM” (Monday 5pm)
• Bright Spot: “Does training actually work? A method for evaluating the effectiveness of capacity building” (Wednesday 9:30am)

Build capacity to use CS

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Example activities:

• Support formal CS training delivery through workshops at conferences
• Develop, maintain and update training materials to meet diverse needs
• Maintain Training Opportunities webpage and calendar
• Track and ensure the delivery of training by delivery partners

Encourage collaboration, �sharing & learning

So that…

• Conservation data is shared & evidence is used to inform conservation interventions
• The conservation community understands efficiency, effectiveness & impact of conservation actions & good practice
• Conservation interventions become more efficient, effective and equitable to the benefit of global biodiversity and human wellbeing

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Key people: David Wilkie*, Stephan Funk

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Retreat session:

• Plenary: “A Peek at the Results of Five Years of Collaborative Learning” (Monday 12pm)

Encourage collaboration, �sharing & learning

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Example activities:

• Identify priority learning questions and evidence gaps to inform learning topics
• Create platforms to encourage, incentivize and support collaborative learning
• Promote the use of the shared information systems and standards
• Facilitate the flow and use of shared information

Strategy Stewards

Accessible to All

Review & Adapt

Working Structure

Living �Document

Talk to a Strategy Steward or Board Member

Be prepared for Wrap-up Session on Wednesday

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