Mission, Values, and Vision (Spanish version)
Mission
The mission of the IAF is to promote, support and advance the art and practice of professional facilitation through methods exchange, professional growth, practical research, collegial networking and support services. This is accomplished through peer-to-peer networking, professional development and annual conferences which are critical means for fulfilling the mission and reflecting our core values.
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
