Members frequently refer to the purpose and explore its implications. The purpose contains themes that are particularly meaningful and memorable. Members feel the purpose is important, if not exciting. There are team goals versus broader organizational goals versus just one individual's goals. Goals are clear, simple, and measurable.
Goals are realistic as well as ambitious.
The approach is concrete, clear, and really understood and agreed to by everybody. It requires all members to contribute equivalent amounts of real work. The approach provides for modification and improvement over time. Fresh input and perspective is systematically sought and added, for example, through information and analysis, new members, and sponsors. There is a sense of mutual accountability.