During third phase, the class is taught to gather and process information that will complete the overall mission.

John considered taking civil action but finally decided it would take too much energy away from his overall mission.

"This is a very small part" of the overall mission, he said.

If we can also grab the Gray, okay, but not at the risk of the overall mission.

The overall mission of the center is "to develop a community in which citizens improve their lives through education and economic opportunity."

The key players in both groups are the same, however, and the overall mission is the same.

"Certainly, the development of affordable senior housing is consistent with the church's overall mission," he said.

Still, this was the most sensitive part of the overall mission.

What usually causes bad morale, he said, are "questions about the overall mission of the organization."

"But each must relate to a coherent, overall mission for the entire university."