00.1 - Our Vision and Mission
00.1 - Our Vision and Mission
Hey guys,
This note is where we define the heart of V L Decruz & Co. – our fundamental purpose (Mission), our desired future (Vision), and the principles that guide us (Values). Getting clear on these helps align our efforts and ensures we're all building towards the same goal.
How to Use This Note:
- Review: Read the definitions and discussion points below for each section (Mission, Vision, Values).
- Discuss: Share your thoughts and ideas in the linked Discord channel.
- Finalize: Once we agree, we'll update the placeholder sections here with our final statements. This note then becomes our official reference point.
Mission Statement: Why We Exist
Purpose: To clearly state our firm's core purpose, who we serve, and the value we provide right now.
Key Questions for Discussion:
| Question | Think About... |
|---|---|
| 1. Our Core Purpose? | Beyond making money, what drives us? What's our 'Why'? |
| 2. Who Do We Primarily Serve? | Our ideal clients? Their main legal needs? |
| 3. What's Our Unique Value / Approach? | What makes us different or especially helpful? |
| 4. How to Summarize (1-2 sentences)? | Boiling down our fundamental reason for being. |
➡️ Let's discuss our Mission in Discord: "00 - Foundations"
(Placeholder for Final Mission Statement)
Our agreed Mission Statement will go here...
Vision Statement: Where We're Going
Purpose: To paint an inspiring picture of what we want V L Decruz & Co. to be in 3-5 years. Our future state.
Key Questions for Discussion:
| Question | Think About... |
|---|---|
| 1. Our Ideal Future Firm? | What does it look like? Feel like? |
| 2. What Will Our Reputation Be? | What will we be known for? (Expertise, service, efficiency?) |
| 3. What Defines Success (Beyond Profit)? | Client loyalty? Team well-being? Innovation? Work-life balance? |
| 4. What's Our Target Culture? | Collaborative? Supportive? High-performing? Relaxed? |
➡️ Let's shape our Vision in Discord: "00 - Foundations"
(Placeholder for Final Vision Statement)
Our agreed Vision Statement will go here...
Core Values: How We Operate
Purpose: To define the 3-5 essential principles guiding our actions, decisions, and interactions.
Key Questions for Discussion:
| Question | Think About... |
|---|---|
| 1. What Principles are Non-Negotiable? | Ethics? Honesty? Quality? |
| 2. How Do We Treat Clients? | Empathy? Clarity? Proactiveness? Responsiveness? |
| 3. How Do We Treat Each Other? | Respect? Support? Collaboration? Openness? |
| 4. Which Values Feel Most Crucial to Us? | Ideas: Integrity, Client-Focus, Excellence, Collaboration, Efficiency, Adaptability, Respect, Balance... |
➡️ Let's choose and define our Core Values in Discord: "00 - Foundations"
(Placeholder for Final Core Values)
Our agreed Core Values (with brief definitions) will go here...
- Value 1: ...*
- Value 2: ...*
- Value 3: ...*
- ...
Let's use these prompts to guide our conversation. Getting this foundation right is key!