AchieveIt explains a process for creating a mission statement in a whitepaper, “Mission Statements: A How-To.” 1. Each participant brainstorms about why the organization exists, chooses his or her ...

While it’s not a requirement for a business to have a mission statement, a company that takes the time to create one is able to communicate the organization’s purpose and values to all shareholders, ...

Your company mission is the North Star of your business, guiding each and every decision you make. Writing one, therefore, isn’t just about creating a clever slogan or summarizing your goals; it’s ...

Traditional mission statements focus on the company, not the customer. To create a more customer-centric organization, start with changing your mission statement by giving it an external focus. While ...

In my talks to parents, I always include how to make a Family Mission Statement. After my talk, I’ve had parents whose children are now grown come up and say, “I wish we had done that as a family.” ...

Crafting clear mission and vision statements is critical to shaping company identity, motivating employees and guiding decision-making. A mission statement defines the current scope and purpose of the ...

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"What good is a fast car, a flash house, and a gold-plated dunny to me? Absolutely no good at all. I’ve been put on this planet to protect wildlife and wilderness areas, which in essence is going to ...

What are the elements of a well-formed mission statement for restaurant brands? While we recently saw Starbucks update its mission statement as part of a multi-faceted organizational transformation, ...