I challenge you to play a game of buzzword bingo with me. Take out a pen and paper and write down the first ten positively attributed potential organizational values you can think of. I will do the same. Next, check out websites of organizations or brands you regularly interact with. Read their value statements. The […]
All you Need is Love – Values that Work Read Post »
Purpose has become a popular buzzword in many organizations, with companies proudly proclaiming their commitment to noble causes. However, merely having a purpose is not enough to create real change. Purpose refers to an organization’s intent or reason for existing beyond profit. Impact is the effect an organization has on its stakeholders and the world.
Moving Beyond Purpose: Aligning Strategy and Impact for Meaningful Change Read Post »
Purpose has become a buzzword, with many organizations only paying lip service to the idea without putting any real effort into fulfilling it. Purpose is simply an intent, and without action to back it up, it’s not enough to create real change. The problem with solely focusing on purpose is that it misses the point
No-one Cares About Purpose: Move Beyond ‘Why’ to Create True Impact Read Post »
When one embarks on a journey of self-discovery and purpose, a question that often arises is how to leave a meaningful legacy. The distinction between purpose and impact is an important one to consider. Purpose refers to the intention and reason behind one’s actions, while impact refers to the effects and results of those actions.
Purpose vs Impact: Finding a Meaningful Legacy Read Post »
Volkswagen, Porsche’s parent company, is planning to take Porsche public. Investors expect it to be one of Europe’s largest-ever listings; the IPOs could raise more than $10B. What a stock market debut this could become for Porsche! At the same time, news about Boeing tends to be less exciting, to say the least. The company
Why Porsche Is Flying High, And Boeing Isn’t Read Post »
Let’s think ahead. With the Covid19 vaccination roll out in full swing, leaders are now imagining the post-pandemic organization. Visualizing how your business should look like some years down the road and distilling this future into a vision statement is your first step. Formulating a new vision, at some point in the process, leaders inevitably ask the question: “What makes a vision a great vision?” Since every organization has their specific history and context there is no generic answer to that. But there are some guidelines that will help you craft a powerful vision statement. I pulled these together, based on the vision statements I’ve helped clients create over more than a decade.
Imagining the post-pandemic corporation: what makes a great vision? Read Post »
