The Mission represents the fundamental reason for the collaboration s existence. Values and Principles the beliefs individuals and the group hold. Values and Principles are the guides for creating working relationships and describe how the group intends to operate on a day by day basis. The Framework Outcomes Outcomes are the desired conditions for the community. They reflect success in working to reach the collaboration s vision.
Outcomes result from the behavior and actions of people, groups, and organizations.
Outcomes may range from communities valuing and supporting life long learning or ensuring diversified livable wage jobs for families, or area businesses reporting a decrease in vandalism and increased public safety. Outcomes do not include increasing services or building a community center. These may be strategies or actions used to attain the desired outcome. Outcomes are often, but not exclusively, defined following the development of the shared vision. A group focusing on defining the desired Outcomes in the initial stage of building the collaboration is more likely to increase its effectiveness and the likelihood of engaging greater participation by a wide cross section of people and groups to create the vision.