Crafting effective vision and mission statements is one of an organization's most important undertakings. These statements provide brand identity for internal audiences, external stakeholders and ...

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The following is an excerpt of a blog post reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.Last week, in the first of this two-part blog, we discussed the need for and purpose of mission statements, which ...

You’d be hard-pressed to find an employer whose organization didn’t undergo change in 2020. For so many, it isn’t a matter of whether change occurred but how much and what kind. When you look back on ...

Writing a vision statement isn’t just an exercise in stringing words together - it’s an opportunity to inspire, align, and drive action. The most effective vision statements don’t just state an ideal ...

The question “What is your vision statement for your practice?” often elicits funny looks from financial planners. Many individuals chose the financial planning profession because of its orientation ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business owners often possess some pretty lofty goals for running and growing their businesses. Maybe they want to reach $5 million in ...

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: Your vision statement is like a participation trophy on your website. It rests there, grammatically correct but strategically blurry, inspiring no one. Reflect on ...

For teachers, the first weeks of school can feel like a blur, between setting the tone of your classroom and trying to remember a whole set of new names. And when it comes to setting expectations and ...

When our daughter was very young, she helped my family navigate to a variety of locations, like her grandparents' homes, her favorite stores, or school. Even without makers or street names, she could ...