EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Your Crescendo spoke with internal and external stakeholders of The Forum on Education Abroad in a series of focus groups and individual interviews to capture their thoughts and insights surrounding basic tenets of the organization. These stakeholders included board members, staff, affiliates and forum members. Perspective from a variety of individuals affiliated with The Forum on Education Abroad in a broad range of capacities enables the team at Your Crescendo to get a more comprehensive view of where the organization stands as well as prospects and priorities for the future. Their input helps clarify the current situation to better address next steps for the organization to move forward. Participants were asked to weigh in on topics specific to the Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results of the organization.
The questions they were asked included:
STRENGTHS 1. What does the organization excel at? 2. What are the organization’s greatest accomplishments? 3. What are you most proud of? 4. What makes the organization unique?
OPPORTUNITIES 1. What partnerships would lead to greater success? 2. What changes and trends in the market align with the organization’s strengths? 3. What threats do you see? 4. Are there gaps in the market that the organization could fill? ASPIRATIONS 1. What do you want to achieve in the future? 2. What should your future business look like? 3. How can you make a difference? 4. What is the organization passionate about? (Stated differently, what does the organization love to do?)
RESULT 1. What measures will tell you that you are on track to achieve success? 2. How do you translate your vision of success into tangible outcomes? 3. How do you know when you’ve achieved your goals?
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