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Mission Critical

Planning

60 minutes

The team clarifies and discusses its mission. What is the ultimate criteria against which the team's success will be judged? What is the big picture strategic goal? Often this section starts with a presentation from the team leader, and we facilitate questions and subsequent discussions.

Outcomes

Often used at the start of a team or strategic planning session, this section orients everyone towards the big, important priority for the group. Gaining clarity on this helps everyone - established but busy team members benefit from renewed clarity, and new starters quickly understand the key goal.

In Detail

The team clarifies and discusses its mission. What is the ultimate criteria against which the team's success will be judged? What is the big picture strategic goal? Often this section starts with a presentation from the team leader, and we facilitate questions and subsequent discussions.

Often used at the start of a team or strategic planning session, this section orients everyone towards the big, important priority for the group. Gaining clarity on this helps everyone - established but busy team members benefit from renewed clarity, and new starters quickly understand the key goal.

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