Every organization has a set of values, whether or not they are written down. The values guide the perspective of the organization as well as its actions. Writing down a set of commonly-held values ...

Creating a values statement for an organization involves examining the organization's purpose and goals. Once it is clear where the organization wants to go, a values statement guides it while it ...

Mission statements serve as succinct declarations of an organisation’s purpose, values, and strategic objectives. They are widely acknowledged as essential tools for guiding decision-making, ...

So how many of you out there have created a mission statement for your department? Looking around the room it appears as though almost all of you have. Good job! Now what does it say? Here's one of my ...

Complex organizational problems and chaos are silent killers of productivity and innovation. In today’s fractured work environment, they are more prevalent than ever. Political transitions, ...

Nelson Repenning, MIT Sloan School of Management Distinguished Professor of System Dynamics and Organizational Studies. Courtesy MIT Sloan School of Management It’s often said that most business books ...

In 1950 the Regents of the University of California required all UC faculty to sign a statement asserting that “I am not a member of, nor do I support any party or organization that believes in, ...

Now that you have had a chance to ponder the differences between mission statements and organizational commitment, let’s take a look at how you can build your department’s commitment by taking a look ...