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Foundation Format
Template for Foundation documents capturing organizational identity
Foundation Format
The Foundation document captures timeless organizational identity.
# Foundation: [Organization Name]
## Mission
[One sentence, present tense]
## Vision
[One sentence, future tense]
## Values
### [V1] [Value Name]
[Description]
#### Beliefs
| ID | Belief | Confidence | Validation Method |
|----|-------------------------|------------|-------------------------|
| B1 | We believe [statement] | 85% | [How we'd know if wrong]|
#### Principles
| ID | Principle | Derived From |
|----|-------------------------------|--------------|
| P1 | We [will/do/don't] [action] | B1, B2 |
[Continue for additional values]
## Unlinked Elements
[Orphan beliefs/principles for cleanup]
## Foundation Health
| Metric | Current | Target | Status |
|-------------------------|---------|--------|--------|
| Values count | 7 | 5-9 | OK |
| Days since last update | 12 | <30 | OK |
## Changelog
| Date | Element | Change | Reason |
|------------|-----------|---------------------|-------------------------|
| YYYY-MM-DD | V1 | Updated description | New market insight |
Key Sections
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Mission | Present-tense statement of purpose |
| Vision | Future-tense aspiration |
| Values | Core values with beliefs and principles |
| Foundation Health | Metrics on document hygiene |
| Changelog | Track changes over time |