Developing Vision and Mission Statements

How do you apply and develop vision and mission statements? Read this article for more information on the process.

Introduction

Learn how to develop effective vision and mission statements to effectively communicate the work of your organization or effort.

  • What is a vision statement?
  • What is a mission statement?
  • Why should you create vision and mission statements?
  • How do you create vision and mission statements?


Creating your organization's vision and mission statements are the first two steps in the VMOSA action planning process. Developing a vision and mission statement is crucial to the success of community initiatives. These statements explain your group's aspirations in a concise manner, help your organization focus on what is really important, and provide a basis for developing other aspects of your strategic plan. This section provides a guide for developing and implementing your organization's vision and mission statements.


Source: Jenette Nagy and Stephen B. Fawcett , https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/structure/strategic-planning/vision-mission-statements/main
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