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Why Mission Statements Fail

LDRLB

I don’t know what got you out of bed this morning, but I do know that it probably wasn’t your company’s mission statement. There’s a good chance you don’t even remember the mission statement itself, but an even better chance it doesn’t inspire you to jump out of bed and head to work. Is it market share of products?

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Vision vs. Mission | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

It’s important to understand that vision statements are design oriented, while mission statements are execution oriented. In fact, it is the corporate vision that should determine its mission. The vision is bigger picture and future oriented, while the mission is more immediately focused on the present.

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Why Mission Statements Fail

LDRLB

I don’t know what got you out of bed this morning, but I do know that it probably wasn’t your company’s mission statement. There’s a good chance you don’t even remember the mission statement itself, but an even better chance it doesn’t inspire you to jump out of bed and head to work. Is it market share of products?

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The Essence of Strategy (Part 2) | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. Leadership , Marketing , Strategy. Thank you for setting the record straight about what a Mission Statement is.

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Strategic Planning Alternatives: Mission Discernment

LDRLB

John Bell wrote a great post called “Why Mission Statements Suck”. I agree, but only because most organizations write the mission statement, post it on their boardroom wall and then forget about it (until the next SP retreat of course). Mission is usually figurative, not integrative. Doctoral Dissertation at St.

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The Big Picture of Business – Ethics… Good for Business

Strategy Driven

In order to succeed and thrive in modern society, all private and public sector entities must live by codes of ethics. It is more than a slogan or rehash of a Mission Statement. Ethics and profits are not conflicting goals. It is an ongoing dialog that companies have with themselves. About the Author.

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What drives you into the sale? And drives you out with the order?

Strategy Driven

Got a company mission statement? Dude, it’s your MISSION. It’s your mission. The reason you’re not following your company’s mission statement, is because you had nothing to do with its preparation. It’s a mission statement you’ve seen five-hundred times — but you can’t recite one line of it.