Waterfall Model Mission Environment Vision Strategy Tactics Values Long-Term Vision Mid-Term Values Strategy Short-Term Tactics Mission = Why we exist Vision = Where and what we want to be Strategy = How we plan to get there Tactics = What we need to do Outcomes = What we hope to achieve Values = How we behave Environment = The conditions in which we operate Outcomes

Nehemiah’s Waterfall Model MISSION ENVIRONMENT Restore Jerusalem for the glory of God Enemy opposition (Ch 2-4) Jerusalem in ruins (Ch 2) STRATEGY VISION Seek God’s will (Ch 1) Get the king’s approval and support (Ch 2) Assess the situation (Ch 2) Get the support of the leaders (Ch 2) Organize the people to work (Ch 3) Keep the people motivated (Ch 4) Rebuild the wall and gates TACTICS Pray and fast (1:4) Look sad in king’s presence (2:1) Ask for specific resources (2:4-9) Inspect the walls (2:13-15) Meet with leaders (2:17-18) Assign work according to self-interest (Ch 3) Pray to God whenever opposed (Ch 4) Assign some to defend while others work (4:13-18) VALUES Humility (1:6-7) Faith (1:8-9) Courage Empowerment The wall was rebuilt in 52 days (6:15) OUTCOMES