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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