Course summary

Well done on completing this course. Here is a summary of the key ideas from the course. We encourage you to discuss what you have learnt with your team.

“Staying on mission starts with clarity

Bring clarity to what matters most:

• Write down with clarity the mission, method and motivation
• Creatively incorporate mission, method and motivation into decision making
• Mission statements should be written and lived out in the day to day

Why stories matter:

The stories that we tell is one way to keep the founding mission in front of us.
Capture the founder’s intent, capture the stories that matter in the history of the organisation and never stop telling them
Remind each other where the organisation comes from, what really matters and so you will see that the passions of the first generation are in line with the passions of the second generation

Leaders guide questions:

• Are your mission, methods, and motivations clearly defined and communicated? If not, what steps can you take to gain clarity in these areas?
• Have a look at your own guiding documents and statements now. How clearly do these guiding documents define your organisation’s mission? Make a note of any documents that need to be refined or created to help clarify and protect the mission.
• How can you incorporate storytelling into your own context to ensure the founding values and purpose or your organisation are remembered and cherished?
• Do you currently have a culture of storytelling in your team or organisation? Identify one key action step you can take to improve the way you gather and share stories to maintain focus on your mission and inspire others.