NLCSW is pleased to officially release its 2025-28 Strategic Plan.
Learn more about the engagement process NLCSW undertook to develop the plan, the final product, and the implementation process.
Engagement Process
NLCSW engaged in a multi-pronged process to develop the 2025-28 strategic plan. This included engagement with the public, NLCSW members, board, committees and staff. Feedback obtained through this process served to inform the resulting 3-year plan.
Final Product
The 2025-28 Strategic Plan details the collective vision, mission, core values and strategic goals that will serve as NLCSW’s roadmap for the next 3 years.
Strategic Plan Highlights:
- Vision: The 2025-28 plan marks a renewed commitment to the vision of Excellence in Social Work.
- Mission: The mission statement was designed to be succinct and clear while emphasizing NLCSW’s public protection mandate.
- Core Values: The R.I.S.E. acronym was introduced to help communicate the organizational values that will guide all NLCSW decision-making and unite all levels of the organization.
- Strategic Goals: While the goals of Regulatory Leadership and Practice Excellence remain, some of the objectives stemming from these goals have been revised, providing clear direction for NLCSW’s board and staff regarding projects and initiatives that will be advanced and/or implemented over the course of this plan. The previous plan used ‘stakeholder engagement’ as a strategic goal. Due to its colonial connotations, moving away from the word ‘stakeholder’ was important for NLCSW. The new plan adopted a goal of Engagement which is intended to foster a more inclusive and respectful approach as part of NLCSW’s engagement with diverse populations.
ACCESS THE FULL PLAN HERE – NLCSW 2025-28 STRATEGIC PLAN
Implementation
The 2025-28 Strategic Plan was officially adopted by NLCSW’s Board of Directors on October 3, 2025. The plan has identified key priorities and areas of focus over the next 3 years which staff will use to develop their individual work plans. The board will be kept informed on progress towards the objectives outlined in the plan as part of regular board meetings while NLCSW’s various communication channels including the monthly Update, website, and social media channels will be used to share updates regarding key actions and activities flowing from the plan.