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Why Mission Statements Suck | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

Why Mission Statements Suck. by John • June 13, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 1 Comment. One Response to Why Mission Statements Suck. John, love the idea of short, 10 word mission statements. Human Resources. In the CEO Afterlife.

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

In the CEO Afterlife

The Essence of Strategy (Part 2). by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Executing the strategy requires the discipline to stay the course and not give in to non-strategic temptation. Leadership , Marketing , Strategy.

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Where (and When) the Magic Happens

In the CEO Afterlife

Oh yes, they talk about innovation in their annual reports and their mission statements. Leaders must encourage creativity and teamwork, as well as processes and systems that nurture the concepts and execute the results. Most big company cultures are not innovative. But this isn’t the Apple, Google or Amazon type of innovation.

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My Best Blogs of 2011

In the CEO Afterlife

Why Mission Statements Suck [link]. Strategic Plans have to start with deep strategic thought and the right conviction. A ‘do-more-of-the-same but better’ attitude will surely result in mediocrity. There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process.

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Work That Matters starts with Matters that Work

In the CEO Afterlife

We read about these factors in the quintessential mission statements that occupy real estate in annual reports and gather dust in reception lobbies. But, as a concept it is no different than a long list of other key success factors that organizations strive to achieve.

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