Meridian VVM Workshop 12-10-14
Vision, Mission and Values Workshop
December 10-11, 2014
Parks and Recreation
Master Plan
Meridian, Idaho
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Provide a common sense of purpose and identify
Provide long-term direction
Communicate internally and externally what your department is about.
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Vision, Mission and Values
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Mission Statement
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Definition: Mission describes the over arching purpose of the department – the reason you exist.
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Mission Statement
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Your mission statement answers the questions:
Who are you?
Why do you exist?
What do you do?
Who do you serve?
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Mission Statement
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Your mission statement should include:
Purpose: What is the end result – a change in status, like to improve or to enhance.
Business: What is the primary means used to accomplish that
purpose – such as, to provide or a link, by or through.
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The Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by providing well-designed and properly maintained parks and recreational opportunities for
all citizens.
Meridian Parks and Recreation Mission
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How would you edit your current mission statement to more accurately reflect where you are today?
Assessing Our Mission
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Vision Statement
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Definition: A Vision is a guiding image of success. It serves to inspire, motivate and guides staff to work together.
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Vision Statement
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Your vision statement should:
Answer the question, What will success look like?
It is compelling
It challenges and inspires staff to stretch their capacities to achieve their purpose
It
focuses first on the customers to be served or impacted
It describes what the department will look like when functioning effectively
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Meridian is a vibrant community whose vision is to be the premier city to live, work and raise a family.
Meridian Parks and Recreation Vision
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Values
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Definition: Values are beliefs that your department’s staff hold in common and endeavor to put into practice.
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Values
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Your values should:
Guide your department’s staff in performing their work
Answer the question, What are the basic beliefs that we share as a department?
By adhering to the department’s
values, walking the talk, fosters staff and departmental integrity
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Meridian Parks and Recreation Values
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Quality
Community
Fun
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Meridian Parks and Recreation Values
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Quality
Well-designed parks. Well-maintained facilities. Well-run programs. Well-planned events.
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Meridian Parks and Recreation Values
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Community
Research shows that Meridian’s primary demographic is young families with children; park amenities, recreation programs, and special events all need to be family-friendly.
At the same time, we need to understand and respond to the needs of our growing elderly population. Special events (movie night, community block party, tree lighting, etc.) are great
tools for building a sense of community and connection city-wide.
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Meridian Parks and Recreation Values
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Fun
This is what it’s all about at the end of the day. Providing opportunities for: Play - Family outings - Sports; Friends - Activities. Things to do that bring the balance to work-life
balance. We help build quality of life. It is fun.
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Questions?
Project Manager
Art Thatcher, CPRP
Direct: 757-592-3103 artt@greenplayllc.com
Thank You
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Graham I need a logo for DHM to drop in.
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Why do we exist?
What is our purpose?
What do we do to fulfill our purpose?
Who do we work for, who is our target audience?
Where do we do our work?
Assessing Our Mission
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