Activity alignment assessment

Before assessing activities, confirm that your mission is clear and well-understood. Answer the following:

• Is your mission statement concise and easily understood? (Yes/No)
• Does every team member know and understand the mission? (Yes/No)
• Is the mission statement accessible to all stakeholders? (Yes/No)
  Action: If you answered "No" to any question, prioritise refining and communicating your mission.

List all current activities and programmes. For each, respond to these questions:

• Does this activity directly support our mission? (Yes/No)
• Why does this activity exist? (Provide a brief explanation)
• Is this activity necessary for achieving our mission? (Yes/No)
• Could our resources be better used elsewhere? (Yes/No)
  Action: Discuss as a team and highlight any activities that may need review or discontinuation.

For each activity, evaluate its goals:

• Are there clear, measurable objectives? (Yes/No)
• Do these objectives directly relate to our mission? (Yes/No)
• What are the specific goals? (List them)
  Action: If objectives are missing or unclear, develop specific, mission-aligned goals.

Ensure your team is actively engaged in alignment efforts:

• Has the team discussed how each activity aligns with the mission? (Yes/No)
• Are there regular meetings to review alignment? (Yes/No)
  Action: If "No," schedule time for team discussions on alignment.

Check your processes for tracking and refining activities:

• How is progress tracked for each activity? (Describe the method)
• Is there a process for adjusting or discontinuing misaligned activities? (Yes/No)
• When was the last time an activity was adjusted or discontinued based on alignment? (Date or N/A)
  Action: If tracking or adjustment processes are weak, establish or strengthen them.

For a quick evaluation, use this checklist for each activity:

• Directly supports the mission: Yes/No
• Has clear, measurable objectives: Yes/No
• Objectives tie back to the mission: Yes/No
• Team has discussed alignment: Yes/No
• Progress is tracked: Yes/No
• Process exists for adjustment: Yes/No
  Interpretation: Activities with mostly "Yes" answers are likely aligned. Multiple "No" answers signal a need for review.

After evaluating all activities, reflect as a team:

• Are there patterns of misalignment across activities?
• Is there a consistent lack of clear objectives or progress tracking?
• What steps can we take to improve alignment?
  Action: Pray together for discernment and commit to implementing necessary changes.