The Story Behind the Organization
Story Behind the Organization Worksheet
Instructions: Provide answers to questions 1-4.
1. When was your organization founded? What were the vision and mission of your organization when it was founded? Have they changed? If so, what is the current vision? What is the current mission?
2. What are the characteristics of the founder(s)? Of the current leadership? How do the leaders motivate and inspire others?
3. What were some of the initial obstacles in setting up your organization? How were they overcome?
4. Describe some of the important events, outcomes and areas of impact that have shaped your organization.
Articulating a Vision
Vision statements describe what the management of the organization would wish the future to look like in the next 5 years. A Vision is not a panacea for organizational problems, but gives a sense of direction.
Formulating a Mission
A Mission Statement describes the purpose for which the entity exists, the scope of its offering and the target population to which its services are aimed (clients).