Developing a Strategic Plan for Quality, Visibility and Viability

Thursday, 4 June 2026, 2pm-3.30pm

For single journals to groups of titles, a clear strategy is essential for long-term success. Hear about key steps and considerations for building successful strategic plans and roadmaps.

This forward-looking session guides participants through building a strategic plan to elevate journal quality, global visibility and operational sustainability. We will discuss defining mission-driven objectives, selecting appropriate performance metrics, planning editorial innovations, and incorporating engagement strategies for authors and reviewers. Panellists will highlight how to balance short-term optimisations with long-term growth goals, and create realistic roadmaps for journals with varying resources.

Moderator

Jo Wixon

Director, External Analysis, WileyUnited Kingdom

Emily Horne

Senior Publisher, Partner Publishing, WileyUnited Kingdom

Duncan Nicholas

Development Editor, Reproductive BioMedicine OnlineUnited Kingdom

Duncan is Past-President of EASE, Director of DN Journal Publishing Services, and Development Editor for Reproductive Biomedicine Online journal. He is a publishing professional with over 20 years of experience in the scholarly journal industry. He is currently employed as Development Editor at Reproductive BioMedicine Online (RBMO), working to enhance the journal’s editorial processes, community presence and scientific impact. He also serves as Director of the European Association of Science Editors (EASE), following terms as President, and Council Member. Prior to his role with RBMO, Duncan provided editorial development and training consultancy to major publishers, small independent journals, learned societies and universities.

Dinesh Soares

Assistant Director of Journals, American Society of MicrobiologyUnited Kingdom

Hamid Jamali

Professor of Information Science, Charles Sturt UniversityAustralia

EASE Summer Symposium 2026 – Session 6