Vision is everything. A vision statement is a future facing declaration of the organization’s purpose and aspirations. It gives direction answering the question, “where are we going?” It will then inspire the team to act and move. Your vision must be clear, it should be concise, and regularly communicated.

Organizational development and growth begins with setting goals. Goals are the outline of your vision. They provide accountability, alignment, and achievement within the organization. Your vision becomes your reality when you make a practice of goal setting. Got Goals?

Values are the core beliefs of the organization. They are the guiding principles providing purpose and setting the tone of internal and external interactions. Core values are the foundation to a company culture. Leaders must learn to lean on company values to drive performance creating success.

Culture is simply behavior. It is a collection of values, expectations, and practices that guides and characterizes an organization. One might say it is the personality of your organization. What is your culture saying about your organization?

Strategy is a plan of action or an approach to achieve organizational goals. Without a plan, growth and success rates are reduced. Organizational productivity depends on your ability to develop strategy. Long term success depends on strategy implementation and daily execution.

Growth can be achieved to ways. Organic growth is increasing output and improving internal operations. Inorganic growth happens by going outside of the organization through strategic partnerships. Experiencing growth, whether organic or inorganic, is the tangible and measurable evidence of success.