Charters
The Words at the Top
There are many different terms for The Words at the Top - vision, mission, etc. I don’t think it matters what you call them. It does matter that you have some, that they really describe what you do and that they provide direction. The Words at the Top should say: - Who this organization is - What to expect from this organization - Who should be interested in joining this organization - In what areas to direct efforts towards the organization’s growth - What is important and what to ignore
A Charter contains:
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Values
. . . and anything else it takes to express all you hope to be and do. The words at the top give direction. They set the tone. They can be used as tools to shape culture. They can settle disputes. Everything that anyone in the organization does should be called for by the Charter. Any activity in the organization not called for by the Charter or that doesn’t support it could indicate poor leadership.
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