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Step 3 — Conduct the visioning process
The MAPP committee should move forward with the visioning process. As the process
is implemented, ensure that appropriate people are included, that all participants
contribute fully to the effort, and focus on broad concepts rather than narrow details.
After the vision is brainstormed, identify common values by compiling the most
commonly agreed-upon ideas. The values should be instrumental in guiding participants
throughout the remainder of the MAPP process.
User Notes:
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ips from the Field:
• Words are important to the meaning of the vision statement, but don’t let the process of
creating a statement fall apart over word choice. Make sure to keep the process going.
• The vision statement does not have to be a written statement; it could be a graphic.
• Include your vision on cover sheet of ALL meeting minutes and any other products that are
the result of or affiliated with your MAPP process (e.g., posters and banners).
• Include core values.
• Once a vision statement is completed, it should be revisited frequently to keep the ultimate
community goal in mind.
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