Why we're doing this
Northstar
The one-page strategic anchor for the ranch. Mission up top, values, vision, goals, and the metrics that prove it.
Purpose
The 100-year mission and what we are today.
100-year mission
Current focus
Values
Up to five. Each value gets 2–3 definitions so it means the same thing to everyone.
Vision
Confidence drops the further out you look — that's expected. The 3-year is a commitment; the 20-year is direction.
3 years
80% confidence5 years
10% confidence10 years
7% confidence20 years
3% confidenceAnnual goals & why
Three is the sweet spot. Each goal needs a 'why' and concrete outcomes so you'll know it happened.
Health metrics
The handful of numbers you check often. Target vs. actual, grouped by category.
Stewardship
No metrics yet.
Herd
No metrics yet.
Financial
No metrics yet.
Family
No metrics yet.
Framework adapted from Highland's Northstar template. Used with credit.