Mission, Vision, Values Exercise

Mission, Vision and Values Worksheet

DIRECTION:

The mission, vision and values reflect the true essence of an organization or individual. By identifying and aligning the mission, vision and values together, an individual can additionally understand and align their individual purpose with the work they do across their systems.

Use the worksheet below to outline the mission, vision and values of an organization or an individual. Spend time to list and brainstorm your ideas and then organize them into mission and vision statements. Reflect on how these items align with your individual purpose.



Mission: The mission statement outlines the organization's or individual’s purpose, who it serves, and what it aims to achieve.
Brainstorm and define the organization's or individual’s mission. What is the fundamental purpose or reason for the organization's existence?

Create a Mission Statement: Consider starting with "Our mission is to..."

Vision: The vision statement describes the desired future state the organization or individual strives to reach.
Brainstorm and define the organization's or individual’s vision. What is the inspiring and aspirational future that the organization strives to achieve?

Create a Vision Statement: Consider starting with "Our vision is a future where..."

Values: Core values represent the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide the organization's or individual’s behavior and decision-making.
What are the principles and beliefs that guide the organization's or individual’s behavior and decision-making?