Healthy organizations are rooted in common philosophy, mission, values, and vision. These are the entrances, roadways, concrete pads and utility hookups that remain in place regardless of who populates the trailer park of the workplace.
- The team philosophy answers the question, “Why do we exist?” This is a global statement asking teammates to identify the central-most reason they do the work they perform each day.
- The team mission answers the question, “What do we do?” This is the primary work of the organization. Each teammate lends an element of talent to making the mission possible.
- The team’s value statement that answers the question, “How do we do our work?” The character of the workplace is often defined by these values. Often, employees are attracted to a team because of the way the work gets performed.
- The team’s vision statement answers the question, “What are our goals?” Most organizations use the vision statement as motivation for continuous improvement. By stretching the goals slightly out of reach, teammates are encouraged to reach to new heights.
When these fundamental anchors of workplace culture are defined, practiced, and delivered to each new generation of employees, teams are empowered to manage the inevitable cycles of growth and change effectively. Leadership can evolve with the confidence that the organization’s foundation is solid. Teammates can be developed with a succession-minded objective. The workplace becomes an attractive destination for an influx of new talent who embrace the philosophy, mission, values, and vision as their road map for success.
What’s the condition of the entrance, roadways, concrete pads and utility hookups in your trailer park?
