Mission Statement

Assignment: Infographic & Oral Presentation- Create Your Personal Mission Statement

Objective:

Students will articulate and visually represent their personal mission statements based on their aspirations and values. This will be presented through a detailed infographic and an accompanying oral explanation.

Details:

Part A: Infographic Creation

1. Content:

   • Create a personal mission statement and divide it into five sections: My Family, My Friends, My School, My Values, and My Final Mission.

   • Reflect on the relationships and values that are most important to you, and how you wish to be perceived in these areas.

2. Design:

   • Use Canva Education to design the infographic.

   • Title your infographic in the top blue header: [Grade] - [Group Number in Computer Class] - [Your First Name's] Mission Statement-Infographic (e.g., "6-2 Nada's Mission Statement-Infographic").

Part B: Oral Presentation

1. Presentation:

   • Present your infographic to the class, explaining the rationale behind each section of your mission statement.

   • Duration: 3-5 minutes.

2. Key Points to Cover:

   • Clarify how each section of the mission statement reflects your long-term aspirations and values.

   • Include personal anecdotes or examples that illustrate your commitments and goals.

   • Discuss how you intend to uphold these values in your daily life.

3. Engagement Techniques:

   • Use clear and concise language.

   • Maintain eye contact with your audience and use gestures to emphasize key points.

   • Encourage audience interaction through questions or prompts related to your mission statement.

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In Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he emphasizes the importance of developing a Personal Mission Statement—a clear, guiding philosophy for how you want to live your life and interact with others.

Your mission statement will reflect what you want a family member, a friend, and a colleague at work (in the future or currently as a classmate at school) to say about you. You will include the values you want your life to be based on and a final statement about your mission as a whole. Use this as an opportunity to reflect on your values, your character, and the kind of person you aspire to become.

For Reflection:

Part 1: What I Want to Be (Who I Aspire to Become)

Instructions: Reflect on the qualities and traits you want to be known for by different people in your life. Consider how you want them to describe you, both now and in the future.

1.1 In my family:

1. • What kind of family member do I want to be (e.g., caring, responsible, supportive)?

   • How do I want my family members to feel about me?

   • What positive impact do I want to have in my family?

1.2 Among my friends:

1. • What do I want my friends to appreciate most about me (e.g., loyalty, kindness, humor)?

   • How can I be a friend who makes a difference in their lives?

   • In what ways can I strengthen my friendships?

1.3 With my colleagues at work: (or with my classmates at school... up to you to choose)

1. • What kind of colleague do I want to be known as (e.g., hardworking, dependable, collaborative)?

   • How do I want to contribute to a positive and productive work environment?

   • What leadership or teamwork qualities do I aspire to bring to my workplace?

Part 2: What I Want to Do (Actions and Behaviors)

Instructions: Think about the actions you need to take to become the person you described in Part 1. Consider how you can actively work on being the best version of yourself in different areas of your life.

2.1 At home:

1. • What can I do to show my love and appreciation for my family members daily?

   • How can I balance my responsibilities and be a reliable, caring family member?

   • In challenging situations, how will I choose to respond?

2.2 With my friends:

1. • What actions can I take to show my friends that I value and respect them?

   • How will I handle conflicts or misunderstandings with friends in a healthy way?

   • How can I support my friends through difficult times?

2.3 At work/school:

1. • What specific actions can I take to build positive relationships with my colleagues?

   • How will I show leadership or initiative in the workplace?

   • What strategies will I use to manage my time, stay organized, and contribute to the team’s success?

   • How can I collaborate effectively and support others to achieve common goals?

Part 3: Values and Principles (What Guides Me)

Instructions: Identify the core values and principles that will guide your decisions and actions. These will serve as the foundation for your mission statement and help you navigate challenges in life and work.

3.1 Family Values:

• • What are the most important values you want to uphold in your family life (e.g., honesty, loyalty, compassion)?

  • How will you make sure these values shape your interactions with your family members?

3.2 Friendship Values:

• • What values are crucial to building and maintaining meaningful friendships (e.g., trust, understanding, forgiveness, win/win)?

  • How will you demonstrate these values consistently in your friendships?

3.3 Workplace/School Values:

• • What core values will guide your behavior at work (e.g., integrity, teamwork, hard work, professionalism)?

  • How can you make sure your values align with your actions and decisions in the workplace?

Covey talks about several key principles, including:

• Integrity: Always doing what is right, even when no one is watching.

• Respect: Treating others with dignity and consideration.

• Responsibility: Owning your actions and their consequences.

• Balance: Finding harmony between your work, personal life, and relationships.

Consider how these values will shape your actions and relationships with your family, friends, and colleagues.

OUTCOME

Part 4: Write Your Personal Mission Statement

Now that you’ve reflected on who you want to be, what you want to do, and the values that guide you, it’s time to write your mission statement.

Your Mission Statement should answer the following questions:

• What kind of person do I want to be for my family, friends, and colleagues?

• What are my long-term goals for my relationships with these people?

• What are the values that guide me, and how can I make sure I live by them daily?

Example of a Mission Statement

Here’s an example to guide you as you write your own:

My Mission Statement
"I want my family to know me as someone who is dependable, caring, and always supportive. My friends will see me as loyal and trustworthy, someone they can count on in both good times and bad. At work/school, I aim to be recognized as a collaborative, hardworking colleague/classmate who strives for excellence while maintaining integrity and respect. I will act on my core values of honesty, empathy, and dedication in everything I do, ensuring that my actions positively impact those around me. My mission is to contribute meaningfully to all areas of my life, and to help others succeed along the way."

Infographic Rubric

Total Points: ___ / 100

Grading Scale:

• A (90-100 points): Exceptional performance across all criteria. The mission statement is clear, includes all required parts, and demonstrates an excellent understanding of personal values and goals. Reflections are thorough and insightful. The design is highly creative and visually compelling, significantly enhancing the content's presentation.

• B (80-89 points): Above-average performance. The mission statement includes most required parts and is well-articulated. Reflections are detailed with good insight. The design is creative and visually attractive, with minor areas for improvement.

• C (70-79 points): Satisfactory performance. The mission statement and reflections meet basic requirements but lack depth in some areas. The design is adequate, though it lacks some creativity and has several visual flaws.

• D (60-69 points): Below-average performance. The mission statement is incomplete or lacks clarity in several parts. Reflections are superficial and provide limited insight. The design lacks creativity and has multiple visual shortcomings.

• F (below 60 points): Unsatisfactory performance. Fails to meet the basic criteria in most or all areas. The mission statement is unclear or missing several parts, reflections lack thoughtfulness, and the design is unappealing and poorly executed.