Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Read these sections to see how to create a vision and mission statement. Then, think about using the mission and vision statement in a modern organization. Attempt the exercises at the end of each section.

Mission and Vision in the P-O-L-C Framework

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the role of mission and vision in organizing.
  2. Understand the role of mission and vision in leading.
  3. Understand the role of mission and vision in controlling.

Mission and vision play such a prominent role in the planning facet of the P-O-L-C framework. However, you are probably not surprised to learn that their role does not stop there. Beyond the relationship between mission and vision, strategy, and goals and objectives, you should expect to see mission and vision being related to the organizing, leading, and controlling aspects as well. Let's look at these three areas in turn.