====== Mission and Values ======

===== Purpose of Documenting our Mission=====

=== "Is this decision in line with our mission?" ===
 
To answer that question, we first need to clarify: what are we trying to build? why? 

The goal in describing our missions and values is to inform decision-making and guide the tone behind branding. As we grow, we may consider making our mission public, but at this time an **internal-only** resource is sufficient. 

Examples of decisions where a mission would be informative:
  * Should we price-discriminate between small and large businesses?
    * Is it aligned with our values to treat small businesses differently from large enterprises? 
  * Should we offer contract services? 
    * Does meeting the needs of clients fit into our vision and what we want to accomplish?  
 
===== How would you describe Nested Knowledge? =====


===== Interview Questions=====

  * Why do you work for Nested Knowledge? Why not work at a prestigious organization?
  * What do you care about? 
  * What are you trying to build, collectively? 
  * How do you evaluate your own success as an individual? 

  * How would you describe Nested Knowledge?
  * What traits do you look for in new hires, that are not universally valued by employers? 


===== Shared Values =====

  * Transparent 
    * Open communication
  * Decentralized
    * non silo'd 
  * collaborative 
    * multiple contributors
  * entrepreneurial
    * new perspective on old task
  * impatient
  * building

===== Shared Ideals =====

  * user-centric
  * intuitive
  * accessible to non-experts? 

===== Revision History =====

^Author^Date of Revision/Review^Comments|
|K. Cowie|2022|Started |
|K. Holub| | |
|K. Kallmes| | |

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