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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. That’s all we are working for?

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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. That’s all we are working for?

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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. While mission statements focus on the mentee, both mentor and mentee will give and receive in the relationship.

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What Makes A Purpose-Driven Organization? 4 Misconceptions About Purpose-Driven Companies

LDRLB

Purpose Is Not Just A Mission Statement. And while a strong sense of working for a positive outcome or cause is important, many organizations feel like re-writing the mission statement will do the trick. Your purpose as an organization is bigger than your mission statement. And that’s about it.

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How To Find And Work With A Mentor

Eric Jacobson

Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. While mission statements focus on the mentee, both mentor and mentee will give and receive in the relationship.

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How To Build A World-Class Workplace Culture

Eric Jacobson

Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings. Question: Describe your notion of a Cultural Purpose Statement. How does it differ from the mission statements we’re used to companies issuing? They have a mission statement that simply states why the company exists.

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Developing Performance Measures

Strategy Driven

In long term-projects, even short-term ones, it is imperative to have a system through which results are measurable. Here are some of the most important activities to engage in to arrive at a reliable measurement of performance in the long run. Establish Long-term Goals and Objectives . Conclusion.