Article: 5 Ways to Create a Vision Statement
When the board has a clear mandate, writing a vision statement does not have to be stressful or time consuming.
This 20-page paper outlines five methods non-profit boards can use to create their vision. These include:
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Noticing Conflict
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Moving From Frustration to Harmony
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Investigating All Possibilities
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Creating the Patchwork
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Visioning Individually and Collectively.
These methods can be use separately or combined depending on the comfort level of the board members. They key is that the board ends up with a statement which affirms what will be achieved when its mandate is attained.