The key lesson was that the entire department of 120 individuals could work together to develop a common vision for their mission, vision and values. Civilian records clerks and secretaries successfully teamed up with command staff and officers to create these declarations. Every agency needs to have a specific mission. Employees need direction to focus their efforts and to provide understanding of their purpose. People need vision in their lives and in their work.
Vision gives individuals the picture of what the agency as a whole is striving to attain.
Values are what the individuals hold dear, not only to themselves but to their organization and how the organization relates to them and the community. Values help to personalize the agency for the individual worker. Return to Previous Page .