PSM #05: The Mission Statement

Craig @ December 13, 2005 # No Comment Yet

Podcast #5: The Mission Statement is available now.Mission Statement

What is it?

A concise statement of an organization’s purpose.

Why have one?

Defines who we are
A Framework for defining goals
Provides framework to make decisions
IBM

respect for the individual
customer service
excellence
Influenced every decision

Elements

the purpose of the organization
the values of the organization

Attributes

active voice
slogan capable
unambiguous

LInk to goals

How will you know you have achieved the [...]

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PSM #04: Goals

Craig @ December 11, 2005 # No Comment Yet

PSM #4: Goals is available.
PSM4: Goals

What is a goal?

A desired outcome
A desired state

What are good goals?

Based on a mission statement

They support what you believe

Congruent

Don’t interfere with each other

Written

Planning is not thinking, it is writing
Active voice

subject, verb, object

empowering

Highly desirable

Complete coverage

address all areas of life
Completely address mission statement

What are SMART goals

References

~ www.topachievement.com

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Tangible

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PSM #03: Mindmapping

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Episode 3: MindMapping is now available.
PSM3-Mind mapping

Chicken or egg

Debated on which was next, goals or mindmaps
wanted a podcast on goals
didn’t have a mindmap

Thoughts not collected
Need writing, not thinking

decided to discuss mind mapping first

Reference: The Mind Map Book by Tony Buzan

LInk to book on website
Link to Buzan

~ www.mind-map.com

Must read!

Another reference: Joyce Wycoff: “Mindmapping”
I use [...]

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