How do you know you have a clear vision and purpose?
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Have an agreed purpose and vision statement setting out why the organisation exists, its ethos and long term aims
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Shared the purpose and vision statement throughout the club/organisation; involved stakeholders in it's creation; published the statement publicly; and embedded the vision/purpose into the activities of the organisation
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Have a vision or mission for the club/organisation that includes its contribution to local community needs
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Have a set of values for the club/organisation that builds a positive and innovative culture
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Held stakeholder and participant engagement sessions to seek input before writing the purpose & vision statement
Tools and activities
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The results pyramid - An activity for helping people look at intended outcomes of their club and community organisation
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Outcomes V's outputs - A tool for helping sports clubs and community organisations understand the difference between outcomes and outputs
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Start with why - How to facilitate a conversation on the 'WHY' to help understand a clubs motivations
Learn from others
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What is your vision – key questions from Scottish Swimming
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Example visions from organisations in the clubs and communities environment
- Develop and communicate your vision - resources from the Community Tool Box
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sportscotland Sport for life resources - the national vision for sport in Scotland
