Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. Day 12: Connect with something bigger. This post is part of ...

Crafting clear mission and vision statements is critical to shaping company identity, motivating employees and guiding decision-making. A mission statement defines the current scope and purpose of the ...

Mission and vision statements can be great means to give an organization focus, coherence, and direction. But often they don’t. And if not, the time and money spent on formulating them may become a ...

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In a previous blog, I provided an overview of strategic planning processes, including six core elements essential to any successful strategic plan. The six core elements are as follows: Vision Mission ...

An old Sicilian proverb says that a fish rots from its head. A nonprofit organization, similarly, rots from its mission. Nonprofits are, by definition, mission driven. The leaders of a corporation can ...

Starbucks' new mission, unveiled in these first days of January 2025, is a return to its roots, a renewed focus on the essence of what the brand stands for. The coffee giant, Starbucks, has started ...

We are a team of individuals that collects, interprets, and maintains financial information while providing quality customer service and training. We strive to protect the financial integrity of the ...

In 2008, Kevin Body was lost. After several years serving in various fire departments in Washington and Colorado, he received a promotion to the training division. There was only one problem: He had ...

Parsons’ future will be shaped by the core values that have defined our past: curricular innovation, collaborative methods, pioneering uses of technology, and experimentation. As part of The New ...