Mission Statements For this activity, students will be in small groups Students will come up with a business that will be used to create a mission statement. For example, a non$-$profit organization that makes shoes for homeless people from recycled plastics called Shoecycle. With your business, follow the steps to create your mission statement: $1.$ Answer foundational questions To figure out what your mission statement should say, you'll need to answer foundational questions about your business. What do we do$?$ What do we create? Who is our audience? How do we make a difference? Once you've answered the basics, consider questions that can help you create a strong mission statement. How do we differ from others in the industry? How can we make our mission statement stand out from others? Can we use other mission statements for inspiration? Your mission statement should be everlasting, so think about it in a way that incorporates business growth. It's important to consider what your company's purpose is in the context of what your future might be$.2.$ Use your answers to brainstorm Now that you have the ideas for your mission statement, you need the right words. Use brainstorming techniques to help you and the other leaders at your company come with creative ways to express yourselves.