1. 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

2. 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