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Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation

Lead Change Blog

The word innovation has become ubiquitous. Just because something is new – whether it’s a mission statement, product, service, or business—doesn’t mean it deserves to proclaim itself innovative. Innovation is not about doing an old thing in a new way. Author information briansooy.

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What Impact Do Mission Statements Have On Financial Performance?

The Horizons Tracker

The study suggests that mission statements don’t actually boost financial performance, even though they’re usually a major part of the strategic planning process. The researchers conducted a review of past research and found no link between the mission statement and the financial performance of the business.

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Why Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values Really Do Matter

Great Leadership By Dan

Mission: What’s your core mission statement? Although a business strategy is likely to change over time, the company’s mission will not. If you’re unfamiliar with mission statements, they define the business and its primary objectives. Be bold and courageous with your goals and mission statement.

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6 Ways to Create an Innovative Culture

LDRLB

Last week FastCompany published an article called 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Innovation. I believe many leaders and organizations have finally recognized that strategic innovation isn’t about creating finely tuned processes, using new fangled methodologies, or creating 2×2 matrices. Yes, I wrote it. A pleasant surprise.

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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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Asking a More Beautiful Question

Leading Blog

Example after example demonstrate how often off-beat “why” questions were at the foundation of many innovations. 4-60) • Should businesses replace mission statements with “mission questions”? (p. Creativity & Innovation' He suggests the following sequence: Why? (p.39-70)

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How to Create a Culture of Innovation

LDRLB

When FastCompany published 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Innovation this last Fall, within the first few days the article received over 2000 tweets from FastCo’s page alone. The reason: their company cultures stifle innovation. Create your own symbols that reinforce innovation values. Why such keen interest in this topic?