{"id":972,"date":"2018-11-27T09:17:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T09:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gfc.vsx.mybluehost.me\/?page_id=972"},"modified":"2022-01-24T14:55:22","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T14:55:22","slug":"where-do-i-begin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/convergentfocus.org\/?page_id=972","title":{"rendered":"Where Do I Begin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Core mission, vision, values and fondest aspiration are the most important articulations of an organization’s reason for being. The general concept for the organization is born from the founder\u2019s creative spark with an idea of what this thought was meant to accomplish. Many forces can pull organizations away from this core, which can include any number of changes, from societal change, wishes from major clients or pressure from funders, political climate, \u00a0staff members, and many more. The important thing to remember is that although the view of the core spark can be slightly adapted from time to time, the thrust of the organization must remain true to itself in order to maintain equilibrium with all its operating structures and strategy. Also, no one area that supports the core ought to gain more importance than the other areas at any given point, or again, equilibrium will be lost.<\/p>

From this point of view, the concept of the Convergent Focus model and consulting approach were developed. The promise to you is that any work performed is customized to and respects the unique needs and culture of your organization. We can review this model together to determine if viewing the structure, strategy, and operations of your organization through it will be helpful, or if other assistance could be of benefit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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We will work together to assess how your organization aligns with the six spheres: People, World, Support, Awareness, Principles and Strategy, and how those spheres align with the Core Intent – mission, vision, values and fondest aspiration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Establishing and strengthening an emergent enterprise, NGO or nonprofit takes work! Let us help you to:<\/p>

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