HIM 6522 WEEK 2 UNIT 2: Mission, Vision, and Values

A mission statement defines one’s purpose for existing. It describes the current existence if an organization/individual.

Answer the following questions to develop your mission statement:

1. What is my purpose in my life/profession?

2. What is unique or distinctive about what I can bring to my profession?

3. What philosophical issues, personal values, and priorities are important to my profession?

A vision statement refers to what one sees as its ideal future state. It articulates goals for the future existence of an organization/individual.

Answer the following questions to develop your vision statement:

1. What makes the HIM profession unique?

2. What inspires you to succeed every day?

3. What are your hopes for your professional path?

A values statement reflects the social and cultural beliefs of an organization/individual.

Answer the following question to develop your values statement:

1. What are your core values?

2. How do your core values align with the Benedictine Values?

References

Gonzalez, N. (2017, November). Build a leadership vision. Strategic Finance, 22-24.

Morrisey, G.L. (1992). Your personal mission statement: A foundation for your future. Training &

Development, 46(11), 71-74.

Oachs, P., & Watters, A. (2016). Health information management: Concepts, principles & practice (5th

Ed.). Chicago: American Health Information Management Association.