How to Write a Mission Statement That Doesn't Suck

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2010
  • I want to show you why most mission statements are so terrible.
    Let's say you founded a pizza parlor. And your first idea for a mission statement is something like this: "Our mission is to serve the tastiest damn pizza in Wake County." That's pretty good. If I worked for you, I could get excited about that. Now here's how it will go off the rails.

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  • @VirakNgauv
    @VirakNgauv Рік тому +1

    Love this video. I watch it every couple of years to keep my thinking grounded.

  • @lavapg3d988
    @lavapg3d988 8 років тому +13

    I love the simplicity of your video. It's totally different then everything I've learned but makes more sense. Thank you!

    • @TheRealBibwitHarte
      @TheRealBibwitHarte Рік тому

      Lavagirl! It's been 6 years! What is your business and how is it going?

  • @erw5301
    @erw5301 8 років тому +79

    2 tips on this video.
    1. Watch is as many times as it takes to "get it!"
    2. Why? Because it's BRILLIANT!

    • @roddyalvarez
      @roddyalvarez 3 роки тому

      Agree 👏👏👏

    • @chloemajlinda3957
      @chloemajlinda3957 2 роки тому

      This is surprisingly accurate. Sometimes you have to hear something a few times for it to crystallize and make sense for you.

  • @user-yn4fk7ld8y
    @user-yn4fk7ld8y 9 років тому +3

    My Business Education teacher showed this video to us. It was really helpful!

  • @michaelemenike5006
    @michaelemenike5006 Рік тому

    i'm currently trying to develop a mission statement for our family's business. so happy that this was on the top of my UA-cam search list😄

  • @GuidingEchoes
    @GuidingEchoes 9 років тому +7

    This is brilliant!

  • @erw5301
    @erw5301 8 років тому +2

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. Simple, brilliant and SO funny!

  • @thomascappelli6851
    @thomascappelli6851 6 років тому +1

    Great insight. Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @asyraafsaim601
    @asyraafsaim601 8 років тому +2

    This video changed my life

  • @trangpham7324
    @trangpham7324 11 років тому +21

    1. use concrete language
    2. talk about the why, touch on mission, not only statement

  • @RafaelKarosuo
    @RafaelKarosuo 4 роки тому +4

    I've struggled for years to understand how to write a mission, what does it mean for real or how to make it compelling, among other ton of intricate parameters, but, this is so concise. No doubt, simple is better than complex, it really helped me. Thank you Fast Company.

    • @corneaterman
      @corneaterman 4 роки тому

      Not too hard, just remember that mission=now, vision=future. What do we bring to the community? Just don't sound too snooty. Anyone can bring up helpfulness and quality, but why is your statement different?

  • @scaracci24
    @scaracci24 2 роки тому

    This is great! I love that you pointed out the whole 10th grade English teacher thing

  • @IrisAnne
    @IrisAnne 2 роки тому

    This is awesome micro learning pov. Thank you!

  • @nicoleabel6509
    @nicoleabel6509 7 років тому +4

    The process of too many 10th grade English teachers is LITERALLY the process that goes down when all my teacher colleagues and I attempt to update our high school mission statement. Excited to show them this video.

  • @nemrac4321
    @nemrac4321 6 років тому +1

    Excellent content

  • @BlessGodMinistry
    @BlessGodMinistry 3 роки тому +1

    Appreciate the help thanks alot bro God bless you

  • @HeatherLeBas
    @HeatherLeBas 10 років тому +5

    Loved this video! Spot on. :)

  • @SylvanusWeathersbyIV
    @SylvanusWeathersbyIV 11 років тому +1

    Dude you are awesome!

  • @saumyabanker
    @saumyabanker 4 роки тому +1

    This video is quite funny. Especially the part where he is mimicking the employees. It's hilarious because it's true.

  • @annk5062
    @annk5062 10 років тому

    I did a research paper on Johnson & Johnson Company when I attended college. Great company

  • @yellowdough2001
    @yellowdough2001 3 роки тому +2

    a little part of your soul died reading that... omg -- I love that... lmao!

  • @nelsanderson4214
    @nelsanderson4214 8 місяців тому

    "A little part of your soul just died reading that mission statement." LOL

  • @luisparismorales
    @luisparismorales 3 роки тому +1

    This was amazing. I'm ded laughing, this dude's hillarious!

  • @safwanhashim4448
    @safwanhashim4448 7 років тому

    The last tips... Damn.. That is so true

  • @RobynMorton
    @RobynMorton 13 років тому +4

    Dear gods, I think one time I was Steve. I feel the need to repent now. Thank you for this video--sincerely.

  • @user-cl5td2tj1z
    @user-cl5td2tj1z 7 років тому

    you just helped me so much

  • @sarahor5971
    @sarahor5971 3 роки тому +5

    I feel like he is staring at my forehead, good tips though!

    • @mmmcosta
      @mmmcosta 3 роки тому

      LOLOLOLOL!!! He is.

  • @surveymonkey1674
    @surveymonkey1674 9 років тому +1

    Love it!!

  • @takamorysaigo8499
    @takamorysaigo8499 7 років тому +10

    404:THE PAGE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR CANNOT BE FOUND... too bad.

    • @WhereThereBeDragons
      @WhereThereBeDragons 4 роки тому +2

      I think this is it: images.fastcompany.com/madetostick/sticky-srategic-vision.pdf

  • @betheshift5584
    @betheshift5584 2 роки тому

    This guy is great.

  • @AdrianaGirdler
    @AdrianaGirdler 5 років тому +7

    Great point that we can get too lost in making it 'sound' fancy that it loses its meaning. Not good! Cheers!

  • @syedali8953
    @syedali8953 3 роки тому +1

    Great video btw

  • @nalcow
    @nalcow 7 років тому +1

    whats the name of this guy? his explanation was just awesome.

  • @IAmMelloWill
    @IAmMelloWill 5 років тому +2

    No, thank you! I just created my very first mission statement after pausing around 2:35. 💎

  • @vvlter
    @vvlter 9 років тому

    Great!

  • @Brandon-nz7pd
    @Brandon-nz7pd 4 роки тому

    This is so true!

  • @vinhky657
    @vinhky657 5 років тому

    this is cool.

  • @skdiamond
    @skdiamond 9 років тому +2

    Common sense. Dammit I like it!

  • @PeepsILoveEllie
    @PeepsILoveEllie 11 років тому

    hah thanks :)
    pretty helpful for uni.
    but now I want pizza ._.

  • @xIshayx
    @xIshayx 4 роки тому

    You look like a magician

  • @PoetlaureateNFDL
    @PoetlaureateNFDL 11 років тому +1

    I've been through these types of groups and have run into similar situations. Everyone wants to be the boss. Who is this guy? He is pretty good, speaking skills remind me of Bill Clinton.

  • @francesmario1428
    @francesmario1428 8 років тому +1

    if your mission statement includes the word 'solution', hmmmmm, you're not there yet. You have not nailed it!!

  • @sleepy-gamer
    @sleepy-gamer 2 роки тому

    Got I just wanna know how to write a good thing for my damn business class 😭😭😭

  • @lewis1180
    @lewis1180 2 роки тому

    Most corporations feel like they have no SOUL. They're simply machines that extract money. That seems to be their only mission.

  • @DoTheDewRvB
    @DoTheDewRvB 4 роки тому

    E N T E R T A I M E N T

  • @jacibritts3723
    @jacibritts3723 Рік тому

    We spent half the day debating the use of the word "relentless". Yes, these things happen.😂 The good news is that they come from people who care.

  • @PoetlaureateNFDL
    @PoetlaureateNFDL 11 років тому

    I don't think I ever want to work for Exxon.

  • @cupidloserface
    @cupidloserface 13 років тому

    i want to direct a zombie movie that not only demands attention and discussion from audiences and the academy, but deserves it as well. i want to do for brain-munching cannibals what kubrick did for sociopathic computer programs.

  • @Safespending
    @Safespending 6 років тому +1

    Wondering who makes more profit Exxon or that other company? Was it sonic ...

  • @wubranch1
    @wubranch1 3 роки тому

    The people at Exxon mobile don’t have souls.

  • @Dehalove
    @Dehalove 3 роки тому

    Who is this guy?

  • @Gladhanded
    @Gladhanded 10 років тому +2

    He needs a backlight SO bad.

  • @andrewpirkle4584
    @andrewpirkle4584 2 роки тому

    I tried this during my job interview and the person interviewing me straight up disappeared into thin air... what am I to do?

  • @ManofGold24
    @ManofGold24 12 років тому

    its entertain*ment BTW

  • @Kakkoi_boy
    @Kakkoi_boy 4 роки тому +1

    Whos here cause of 7 highly effective person

  • @Hot_N_Spicy
    @Hot_N_Spicy 3 роки тому

    Holy shit there isn´t much Iris left in his eyes ;D

  • @Big_Steve11
    @Big_Steve11 3 роки тому

    Eat your cereal

  • @JLM_z41398
    @JLM_z41398 2 роки тому

    #👀
    🌱