November 2nd, 2008
Creating an “Excellence Tree”: 6 Steps Toward “Mission Activation”
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Here are what we have found to be the 6 most important components of a powerfully ”Activated” Mission. Since we believe that Mission Activation is so similar to the process of growing a strong tree, we often refer to the process of Mission Activation as growing an “Excellence Tree.”
1. “Check The Soil”: Assess current levels of (and potential for) Mission Activation. In order to Activate a Mission, it is often helpful to first get a sense of how many of the Mission Activation components listed below are working for (or against) teams and individuals. There are many ways to assess the soil – some more valid than others. We’ve found that the best way to assess current Mission Activation potential is by having team members to take part in a confidential online Mission Activation audit, “The CACE Assessment.” For individuals who are not a part of a team or group, we assess the soil on an more individual basis via The Self-Mastery Assessment.
