About IAF > Mission, Values, Goals
Mission, Values, Vision
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Mission
The mission of the IAF is to promote, support and advance the art and practice of professional facilitation.
Values
- Inclusiveness - Including the full spectrum of personal, professional and cultural diversity in our membership and in the field of facilitation
- Global Scope - Connecting and serving facilitators locally, nationally and internationally
- Participation - Advocating participative methodologies that generate ownership of decisions and actions
- Celebration - Celebrating life through spirit filled quality interchange, activities and events
- Innovative Form - Modeling a participative and flexible organizational structure that promotes growth, change and learning
- Social Responsibility - Supporting socially responsible change within private, public and voluntary organizations
Vision
IAF's vision is to...
- Be a leading influence in the art and mastery of facilitation
- Be a worldwide connection between diverse members and partners
- Provide ongoing global exchange of facilitation expertise
- Be the premier provider of resources in support of the professional facilitator
- Be a strong, evolving organization focused on inclusive and participatory practices
- Provide relevant information grounded in applied research to meet customer needs and respond to social trends