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Create, maintain, and update, simple and practical Mission and
Vision statements.
* Create short and concise Mission and Vision Statements, and
possibly a strategic plan.
* Be willing to update and change as the need arises.
* Keep the Mission and Vision statements in full view of all of the
participants at every meeting. Some organizations place their
mission and vision statement at the top of each agenda.
* Stick with it........however,
* If it doesn't fit any more, change it.
* Do it by consensus (unless a specific and different level of
authority has been clearly communicated.
* Sometimes it can be helpful to create by-laws. Be careful that you
do not get caught in the minutia and loose track of the prize
(goal).
* Consider creating and displaying a value statement.
Set goals and objectives.
Goals are where you want to go. Objectives are how you are going
to get there.
* Goals should be measurable and observable. They should have
specific achievable steps (objectives) with built in accountability
for accomplishment.
* Goals should be built upon a consensus and can develop and adapt
as the process matures.
* Some goals should be met quickly and easily, others should stretch
you and the organization.

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