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Originally Posted by phrontist
I know a lot of teams strive to be self-sustaining, and as such, somewhat "corporate," and I think this is generally a good idea.
But "Mission Statements" are just a wee-bit corny if you ask me 
I'm sure Dilbert can help teams in their quest!  |
I also believe that mission statements are good for a team and for the corporations teams wish to reach.
This is the one I wrote for my high school team. It may sound corny, but I believed in what I wrote then and I still do now. In retrospect it may be a bit long, but it accurately describes who we are and what we try to do.
"The Mechatronic Maniacs infuses into each and every member an eternal flame. With this flame, each and every Mechatronic Maniac is forever reminded of their passion for one of the most fundamental aspects of life: learning. Learning is a lifelong process that transpires everyday and ceases only when you do. The Mechatronic Maniacs is a team that celebrates this never-ending journey of exploration. We create interest in Mathematics, Science, and Technology in students and adults, alike, because learning has no age limitations. We help solidify the lessons from the classroom by providing students with the ability to explore, test, and use the theories and principals they have learned. We help students develop an appreciation for Science, Mathematics, and Technology. We work to instill ethics, responsibility, and skills into students, skills that they may use to aid them through the odyssey that is life and skills that, one day, they may use in their occupations in the not so distant future.
The Mechatronic Maniacs also reinforces the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Our success depends on the strength of the team, not the individual. We are a family of friends where trust reigns supreme. We face and transcend each hurdle together. We learn and grow as a group as we work to build a robot that mirrors the development within us. We learn from one another and we teach one another because learning necessitates an active role as well as a passive role. As a team, we provide each other, and the community, with support because someone, somewhere, has supported us at one time. Together, the Mechatronic Maniacs work to create not just a robot, we work to create a brighter tomorrow."