Class: Wed. March 4

Today in class we discussed the importance of goals and mission statements

The video today showed different members of organizations speaking about their job, their satisfaction level, and what they thought about the company’s goals. Many people said that they were happy with their jobs, but few of them could name the actual goals of the company. As the video continued, the members stated that they feel better when they are working for a higher purpose. Once again, WIIFM?? These individuals need to know the “What’s in it for me?” When people know that they are working for a common goal and they believe in it, they are more motivated to succeed. Good leaders in top management positions know their mission statements. They not only set goals for their organization, but they can benchmark them so they know the progress they are making. These mission statements let their employees know that their work is not going unnoticed, and creates cohesiveness amongst members so they are working toward a common goal.

We also watched the Jerry Maguire scene where he writes his mission statement. He believes that the company should take on fewer clients so that they can give them better service. This would also equal less money. This mission statement was not something that the company believed, so they had to fire him. This example showed the class that a mission statement not only needs to be well thought out and well-written, but it needs to be cohesive with the other members of the organization. Everyone needs to work toward the same goal. Everyone needs to be on the same page. Once someone does not believe in the mission statement, they are no longer working toward the goals, and thus cannot be apart of the organization.