How to Write a Mission Report

A mission statement is a statement of direction or purpose for an individual or an organization. Even if it isn't written down, it's a good idea for someone in your organization to create a mission statement and to make the statement known to others in the organization. The best way to do this is to officially write the statement down and make it available to everyone in your organization. Writing a mission statement can be accomplished with a some forethought and a clear understanding of you or your organization's purpose, or mission.

Step 1

Open your mission statement with two or three paragraphs that immediately tell who you are or what your organization is, what the purpose of your organization is, and why the your organization's mission is what it is. If you're writing a mission statement for a drug- and alcohol-rehabilitation center, for instance, the opening of your mission statement might read something like this:

"Acme Rehabilitation Center is a drug- and alcohol-rehabilitation center established in June 2003 to combat the growing dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in our society."

Step 2

Write a brief summary following the introduction of your company that expands on the purpose you introduced in the first paragraphs. For the rehab center's mission statement, a brief paragraph or two about some of the problems caused by drug and alcohol abuse would be appropriate.

Step 3

Start the final paragraph of your mission statement with "It is our mission to," and then directly state the mission of your company. For the treatment center's mission statement, the closing paragraph might read:

"It is our mission to provide low-cost drug- and alcohol-addiction treatment and care to everyone, regardless of race or religion, and to help ensure that anyone who wants to lead a healthy. sober life has the opportunity to do so."

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