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MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
WHAT IS A MISSION STATEMENT?
A Mission Statement Defines the Present State or Purpose of an
Organization Answers 3 questions about why an organization
exists What is does Who is does it for How it does what it does
Should be written succinctly in the form of a sentence or two but for a shorter time frame 1-3 years
Something that ALL employees should be able to recite upon request
WHAT IS A MISSION STATEMENT CONT.
Having a clearly defined Mission Statement also helps employees better understand things like company-wide decisions, organizational changes, and resource allocation which should lessen workplace conflicts.
MISSION STATEMENT
Characteristics… Concise
Not as short as a Vision Statement, mission statement still get their point across in one sentence
Outcome-oriented Explain the fundament outcomes your organization is
working to achieve Inclusive
Makes a statement about your group’s key goals, it’s very important that they do so very broadly.
Example) Promoting child health and development through
a comprehensive family and community initiative.
EXAMPLES Nissan
Nissan provides unique and innovative automotive products and services that deliver superior, measurable values to all stakeholders in alliance with Renault.
Weber High School Weber High will provide students with the skills of
Citizenship, Accountability, and Life-Long Learning (CALL). NatureAir
To offer travelers a reliable, innovative and fun airline to travel in Central America
Target Our mission is to make Target the preferred shopping
destination for our guests by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and an exceptional guest experience by consistently fulfilling our Expect More, Pay Less brand promise.
WHAT IS A VISION STATEMENT?
A Vision Statement Defines the optimal desired future state – the mental
picture – of what an organization wants to achieve over time
Provides guidance and inspiration as to what an organization is focused on achieving in 5, 10, or more years
Functions as the “north star” it is what all employees understand their work everyday ultimately contributes towards accomplishing over the long term
Written in an inspirational manner that makes it easy for all employees to repeat it at any given time.
Leaders may change, but a clearly established Vision encourages people to focus on what’s important
VISION STATEMENT
Characteristics… Easy to communicate Inspiring and uplifting to everyone involved in
your effort Understood and shared by members of the
community
EXAMPLES
Alzheimer’s Association “Our Vision is a world without Alzheimer’s
disease” Avon
To be the company that best understands and satisfies the product, service and self-fulfillment needs of women – globally.”
Microsoft Empower people though great software anytime,
anyplace, and on any device. Education for All Peace on Earth Safe Streets, Safe Neighborhoods
Mission Vision
About
Talks about HOW you will get where you want to be. Defines the purpose and primary objectives related to customer needs and values
Outlines WHERE you want to be. Communicates purpose and values of your business.
AnswerWhat do we do? What makes us different?
Where do we aim to be?
TimeTalks about the present leading to the future
Talks about your future
Function
Lists the broad goals for which the organization is formed.
Lists where you see yourself some years from now. Inspires you to give your best. Shapes your understanding of why you are working here.
ChangeMay change but it should tie back to your core values, customer needs and vision
As you evolve you may want to change your vision but it should be kept to a minimum
Developing a
Statement
What do we do today? For whom? What is the benefit? It is Why we do what we do!
Where do we want to be going forward? When do we want to reach that stage? How do we want to do it?
Features
Purpose and values of the organization and thinks about the organizations stakeholders/clients
Clear and lack of ambiguity. Describes and bright future. Memorable and engaging. Realistic. Aligns with Values
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENTS
Google Google’s mission is to organize the world’s
information and make it universally accessible and useful.
1 Sentence and Clearly Defined! Statement Sincerely Describes THEIR Mission Personal Mission Statement
Must condense your personal ambitions and goals into an accurate declaration of what you have to off the world.
It should describe YOUR MISSION where a Business Mission Statement describes the Business’s Mission