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Creating A Mission Statement. Darren Blagburn Institutional Effectiveness blagdarr@isu.edu or x1846. Timeline/Outcome. Vision Class: 15 mins Groups create a mission statement: 45 mins
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Creating A Mission Statement Darren Blagburn Institutional Effectiveness blagdarr@isu.edu or x1846
Timeline/Outcome • Vision Class: 15 mins • Groups create a mission statement: 45 mins • Craft ISU’s mission statement from the groups’ input: 1 hr Outcome: An ISU mission statement for the IEAC’s and President’s approval then general feedback
Mission Statement-What is it? • Defines what the organization does for its customers • Defines what it does for its employees • Defines what it does for its leadership • Defines the company’s goals, ethics, culture, and norms for decision-making
Qualities a Mission Statement • It isn’t a generic jumble of adjectives and buzz words that supports a list of tasks • Is not interchangeable with the vision statement
Qualities of a Good Mission Statement 1-2 sentences- get to the basics Describe who you are and believe it Define what you do for your customers