Nisonger Center Retreat Visioning Exercise September 9, 2009

Strategic Planning and Business Development, 2009 Mission, Vision, and Values?? Mission: Defines the fundamental purpose of an organization Values: Beliefs that are shared among the stakeholders of an organization. Vision: Defines the desired or intended future state of a specific organization in terms of its fundamental objective and/or strategic direction.

Strategic Planning and Business Development, 2009 The Ohio State University Medical Center Mission, Vision, Values Mission: To improve people’s lives through innovation in research, education and patient care. Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence, Leadership Vision: Working as a team, we will shape the future of medicine by creating, disseminating and applying new knowledge, and by personalizing health care to meet the needs of each individual.

Strategic Planning and Business Development, 2009 Nisonger Center Mission Statement The mission of The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is to work with communities to value and support the meaningful participation of people with disabilities of all ages through education, service and research. The Center provides assistance to people with disabilities, families, service providers and organizations to promote inclusion in education, health, employment and community settings.

Strategic Planning and Business Development, 2009 Creating a Vision Draw on the beliefs, mission, and environment of the organization. Describe what you want to see in the future. Be positive and inspiring. Do not assume that the system will have the same framework as it does today. Be open to dramatic modifications to current organization, methodology, teaching techniques, facilities, etc.

Strategic Planning and Business Development, 2009 Sample Vision Statements Robotic Surgery To become a nationally and internationally recognized, multi- disciplinary robotic surgery program that is a leader in new and innovative applications of robotic technologies that translate into high quality Patient Care, Education, and Research OSU Managed Healthcare To develop an integrated health plan service model that benefits Ohioans through innovations in disease prevention, personalized care, and affordability Cancer Become a world leader in the prevention and cure of cancer through the translation of discoveries into outstanding patient care and education, improving the quality of life for cancer patients and communities.

Strategic Planning and Business Development, 2009 If an article was published in the Wall Street Journal in 2013 about the Nisonger Center’s success– what would the title be? New Leadership Fosters Dynamic Development and Growth of Emerging Leader in Highly Competitive Disabilities Field World-renown Center Provides Answers, Solutions to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities "Out of the Dark and into the Light: How the Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University became a leader in Education, Research and Community Outreach" This is the story of an agency held hostage by a leader (Reiss) for many years. Under the new leadership of Marc Tasse, this agency went from years of non-growth to one of the top ten leaders in Autism and other developmental disabilities in the nation. Nisonger Center; paving the way for High functioning Autistic individuals to aspire to greatness Nisonger Center Provides Solid Model for Serving People with Developmental Disabilities Nisonger Center Provides Midwest Region with a Model for Evidence Based Interdisciplinary Clinical Training and Research One stop shopping for individuals with DD. A small center has developed leaders in the field Nisonger Center secures full funding of disability services across lifespan new autism treatment is effective The Nisonger Center at the Ohio State University leads the US in outreach, education and research with disibilty issues. A lot done in a small amount of space Nisonger Center receives $30 million donation to improve the Center's mission of education, research and service. Nisonger Center is ranked among top University Centers in Developmental Disabilities. Nisonger Center sets the standard for disciples working with developmentally challenged individuals infancy to seniors. Ohio State University holds "Best Kept Secret" in the Nisonger Center Of Excellence in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Center develops innovative programs to help adolescents and adults with autism self monitor and advocate for themselves.

Strategic Planning and Business Development, 2009 Which of the following MOST represent what the Nisonger Center’s vision for the future should be?

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