Journal Development 1: Strategic planning and practical tactics for improving journal success

Course Date(s): Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 April 2027
Course Time(s): 09:00-12:00 (EST), 14:00-17:00 (GMT), 15:00-18:00 (CET),
with 15 minutes of networking before the start of the second session.
Format: Training (Live Online)

ALPSP Early Bird Member Price: £295 + VAT (ends 20 January 2027)
ALPSP Standard Member Price: £345 + VAT
Non-Member Price: £595 + VAT

This workshop focuses on the essentials of building a strategic development plan for journals, enriched with practical insights of tactics to employ to achieve various strategic objectives common to many journals from a series of case studies and scenarios. The course highlights the business dynamics of developing journals to enhance performance and achieve strategic objectives. It is tailored to navigate the evolving landscape of scholarly publishing, focusing on innovations like artificial intelligence and the imperative of diversity and inclusion in editorial decision-making.

Although some familiarity with the scholarly publishing environment is required, part of the course will also involve discussion of the role of journals in today’s research environment and will consider what threats and opportunities exist for current publishing models. 

Please note: delegates will not receive a recording of the training course. Read helpful information for delegates attending. 

Who should attend? 

The training is designed for professionals responsible for managing and developing one or more journals. While participants are expected to have a basic understanding of the scholarly publishing environment, the course is particularly beneficial for those recently assuming responsibilities in title management or development. It caters to individuals from both small and large organizations and spans all disciplines—STEM, social sciences, and humanities. 

What will you learn? 

Participants will master the end-to-end process of crafting a strategic journal development plan. The course offers practical strategies to address common challenges in today’s competitive publishing landscape. It will cover:

• Understanding the role of strategic development plans in the growth and adaptation of journals
• Applying knowledge through realistic scenarios to enhance competitive positioning and identify necessary developments within a journal or portfolio

Programme

• What are the forces shaping scholarly publishing?
• Why develop journals?
• What is a strategic development plan?
• Creating a development plan
• Case studies and practical exercises

VAT Information:

• UK customers: 20% UK VAT applies
• EU VAT-registered customers: VAT reverse-charged (valid VAT number required)
• Customers outside the UK and EU: No UK VAT charged.

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