An effective mission statement can go a long way toward generating buy in for your efforts if it is short, direct and to the point.

Try to write your mission statement in under 8 words (Management can easily understand 8 words):

Use this format: Verb, Target, Outcome

Example: Create reliable production lines for increased output

Increase line availability through improved reliability

Reduce maintenance cost through proactive practices

Sit down and write your new 8 word or less mission statement today and if you are willing - please share it using the comments box below so others can find ideas they can use.

Tip provided by: Terrence O'Hanlon, CMRP
Publisher
Reliabilityweb.com
Uptime Magazine