Strategy 2026
Pörssi renews its strategy in every three years. The purpose of the strategy is to have simple guidelines for our operations, and to develop our union in the long run.
Vision
Providing the best student life for every Pörssi member.
Our Mission
We ensure the quality of education, opportunities for development, and a strong community for our members.
We are the student organization for the students of Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics. Advocating for the interests of our members, we collaborate with the business school to enhance education in the field of business. Through diverse activities, we foster the expertise of our members, prepare them for the professional world, and support their well-being. Together, we create a strong community that transcends through life.
Key Focus Areas
Thriving Community
Every Pörssi member finds their place within the community as their authentic selves. The student community provides lifelong support for holistic well-being
Professional Readiness
Every Pörssi member gains solid preparation for the professional world. Networking, experiences, and lessons during their studies help advance their careers.
Quality Education
Every Pörssi member receives high-quality education that aligns with the needs of the professional world. Their rights are realized within the business school. Quality education supports resilience and enhances the overall enjoyment of the student experience.
Values
Goal Orientation – We act with exemplary behavior and influence boldly. We are pioneers, collectively evolving into esteemed professionals.
Responsibility – We prioritize well-being, resilience, and sustainability. We operate responsibly in financial, environmental, and social aspects.
Community Spirit – Our community is strong and endures through both the academic journey and beyond. Together, we create lasting memories.
Equality – We ensure an equal and safe environment for every Pörssi member to participate in our international community. We are transparent in decision-making and provide opportunities for involvement in our organization.
Slogan
Once a Pörssi member, always a Pörssi member.
Accomppanying words
The strategy for 2026 was formed by a six-member team, which was established in the spring of 2023 through an open application process. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Pörssi Ry read the applications and formed the team. The team consisted of Pörssi’s members from different graduation years with diverse backgrounds within thePörssi. All team members had been former or current student organization activists. The strategy was initially developed based on the team members’ own perspectives, the team’s research, and the work of previous teams. Scenarios were formulated based on this work and shared with the members through a scenario survey. Members were also engaged by providing feedback on the initial draft of the strategy. This draft was shared with the old strategy working group, and positive feedback was received. The team decided to present the initial draft at the autumn meeting, where the strategy was approved.
The 2026 strategy is divided into three years. The strategy period starts from 2024, and the final strategic year is 2026. One of the major changes in the 2026 strategy was the introduction of theme years. Each of the three strategic years has its own theme, focusing on specific priorities of the strategy. Theme years were introduced to facilitate the functioning of the board and the implementation of the strategy. The theme years for the 2024-2026 strategy period are the quality of education, a thriving community, and workplace skills.
Continuing from the previous strategy, the team has continued to use these priorities to promote the development of Pörssi, especially (but not exclusively) in these areas. In the early stages of the strategy work, the team decided to update the old strategy rather than create an entirely new one. This decision was influenced by the thorough background work done by the previous strategy working group, and the current strategy team recognized that many values and priorities were still highly relevant. Thus, priorities have been updated, such as transforming “strong community” in the old strategy to “thriving community” in the new strategy. The strategy has been updated based on the 2023 strategy, complemented with current themes, such as the inclusion of equality as a value and a focus on the quality of education.
The success of the strategy will be measured in various ways. The most visible will be the strategy report presented at the spring meeting, conducted by the previous year’s chairman. The strategy team has also updated the template for the strategy report, which will review the goals set in the previous year and assess their success. In this new template, the theme year will be more prominently featured. Another visible method of measurement is the addition of a section on the progress of the strategy in the Pörssi’s board meetings. This section aims to measure the progress of the strategy every month. Thus, each board meeting will briefly discuss how the board has progressed in the success of the strategy. Member surveys and the number of applicants for active positions will also be considered as metrics.
The 2026 strategy was approved on November 15, 2023, at the Pörssi’s autumn meeting.