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Value-Purpose Framework: Implementation journey for startups and founders

0.0 – Getting started

Elevate your startup's journey with value-purpose integration

Contents
1.0 – Value Alignment Assessment
2.0 – Aspiration: fast-track package
3.0 – Ambition: fast-track package
4.0 – Impact: fast-track package
5.0 – Growth: fast-track package
6.0 – General information

Embark on a transformative journey with our Value-Purpose Framework, designed to align your startup’s core values with its operational strategies and market positioning. Our approach ensures that your business model is not just financially viable but also value-driven and purpose-centric.

1.0 – Assessment

Begin with a value alignment assessment

Laying the foundation for purpose-driven success.

Goals

Identify your startup's current position, budgetary constraints, and decision-makers.

  • Diagnose your startup’s alignment with its foundational values and market positioning.

  • Evaluate financial strategies against value-driven objectives.

  • Determine the influence of key stakeholders in shaping business strategy.

Activities

Engage in brief discussions to delve into your startup’s business model, key challenges, and budget allocation processes.

  • Engage in strategic discussions to dissect your startup's business model and market placement.

  • Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis to align budgeting with your startup’s values.

  • Organize leadership interviews to gather insights for strategic direction.

Outcomes

Gain a clear understanding of your startup's unique needs and budget considerations.

  • Develop a clear perspective on value-strategy alignment and areas for improvement.

  • Create a strategic action plan to weave values into business operations.

Timeframe: 1-2 sessions over a week

Key People: Founders, Financial Officers

Stakeholders: Investors, Team Leaders

2.0 – Aspiration

Aspiration
– fast-track package

Crafting a vision that resonates

Goals

Define your startup's vision and values.

  • Establish a robust vision and set of values that are in sync with market demands and stakeholder expectations.

  • Create a shared understanding and commitment to these values across the organization.

Activities

Participate in a dynamic workshop for vision building and values identification, tailored to your market and budget.

  • Participative workshops for vision development and value articulation.

  • Collaborative sessions to engage stakeholders in vision creation.

Outcomes

Develop a concise vision and value statement guiding future decisions.

  • A clearly articulated vision and value statement that resonates with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Enhanced organizational commitment to the defined vision and values.

Timeframe: 2-3 weeks

Key People: Founders, Department Heads

Stakeholders: All employees, Investors

3.0 – Ambition

Ambition
– fast-track package

Strategizing for future-ready growth

Goals

Develop a strategic action plan that aligns with your startup’s vision, market trends, and budgetary constraints.

  • Develop a clear and actionable strategic plan.

  • Set measurable objectives aligning with the startup’s vision and values.

  • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategy tracking.

Activities

OKR workshops focused on strategic planning, mindful of budget constraints and market opportunities.

  • Targeted OKR workshops for strategic planning.

  • Sessions to advance decision-making capabilities.

Outcomes

A strategic plan with objectives that sync with your vision, values, and financial resources.

  • A strategic roadmap that integrates your startup’s vision and values.

  • Enhanced capability for strategic decision-making and implementation.

Timeframe: 3-4 weeks

Key People: Strategy Officers, Team Leads

Stakeholders: Department Heads, Investors

4.0 – Impact

Impact
– fast-track package

Operational excellence with value integration

Goals

Embed values in operational processes.

  • Integrate core values into daily operational processes.

  • Optimize operational efficiency in line with strategic goals.

Activities

Guidance on infusing core values into daily operations, emphasizing budget efficiency and market relevance.

  • Workshops to embed values into operational strategies.

  • Optimization sessions for operational processes.

Outcomes

Operational processes mirroring your startup's values within budgetary limits.

  • Operations that reflect the startup’s core values and strategic vision.

  • Improved operational efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives.

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Key People: Operations Managers, HR Managers

Stakeholders: All employees

5.0 – Growth

Growth
– fast-track package

Goals

Develop sustainable growth strategies.

  • Formulate growth strategies that are resilient and adaptable to market changes.

  • Align growth plans with the startup’s long-term vision and financial resources.

Nurturing sustainable and adaptable growth

Activities

Planning sessions for growth, considering market trends and budget realities.

  • Strategy development sessions focused on sustainable growth.

  • Analysis of market trends and their impact on growth strategies.

Outcome

A growth strategy that's sustainable and budget-conscious.

  • A set of adaptable and sustainable growth strategies.

  • Clear metrics for tracking growth and strategizing future directions.

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Key People: CEOs, Growth Hackers

Stakeholders: Investors, Marketing Teams

6.0 — General information

Note: The Value-Purpose Framework is a living document and may update without further notice.

Latest update: 2024.01.20
Author: Daniel Kvist
Copyright: Brindille