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Confused?
This can be a confusing area. First, there's the terms: mission, purpose, values ... Second, there's the process. Some organisations make a dog's breakfast of it, spending months engaging people then further months writing and re-writing. Third, there's the failure to implement. When the plaque is on the wall they declare "we're done!" This can leave everyone jaded and cynical.
We Can Help
We cut through and demystify. We engage your senior leadership team and employees quickly and effectively. We help you to discover a motivational purpose which captures your reason for existing (beyond making money). We help you to mine your core values – what's really important to you. Most importantly, we advise you how to go about making your purpose and values real. It's the implementation that really counts.
Why It's Important
Shared purpose and values distinguish successful organisations and teams. Shared purpose, values and vision are also hallmarks of great places to work.
"The fundamental distinguishing characteristic of the most enduring and successful corporations is that they preserve a cherished core ideology while simultaneously stimulating progress and change in everything that is not part of their core ideology. Put another way, they distinguish their timeless core values and enduring core purpose (which should never change) from their operating practices and business strategies (which should be changing constantly in response to a changing world)."
Collins, James C. and Jerry I. Porras. Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Examples of Our Work
We've assisted many organisations to discover their core purpose and values. Here are some examples:
Ministry of Economic Development
To foster economic development and prosperity for all New Zealanders
Haines Recruitment Communications
Helping clients succeed by enabling them to gain and retain the hottest talent available.
Ascendo, IT Infrastructure & Telecommunications Consultants
To support our clients and staff to succeed both professionally and personally in their business lives.
Pynenburg and Collins Architects
Creating architecture that enhances the way people live, work, and play.
Office of Treaty Settlements
To contribute to a just and harmonious society by resolving grievances of the past relating to the Treaty of Waitangi through the negotiation of fair and equitable Treaty settlements.
Hazardous Substances Team, ERMA
Improving the quality of life of NZers by maximising the positive use of hazardous substances while minimising the risks to people and the environment.
Agency Services, NZ Post
Making life great by enabling people and organisations to interact with each other.
Climate Change Team, Ministry for the Environment
Helping New Zealand and the world avert one of the greatest current threats to life on earth.
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