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 ...

Writing a vision statement isn’t just an exercise in stringing words together - it’s an opportunity to inspire, align, and drive action. The most effective vision statements don’t just state an ideal ...

Plans – they never stop vying for the time and attention of small-business owners. You may have started with a feasibility plan, followed by the all-important business and marketing plans. You may ...

Every company should have a vision statement to guide its planning and maintain its focus on what matters most to the company. When you read your vision statement, you should be inspired to work hard ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Vision statements get a bad rap for a couple of reasons. First, they’re ill-defined by people who confuse vision with a strategy. Second, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Micah is a Boston-based founder-strategist covering entrepreneurship Any business with goals needs a destination—the ultimate ...

Quinnipiac University gathered students and faculty on Thursday afternoon to discuss the first part of its “Strategic ...

We define civic engagement as "working to make a difference in community life through collective, public problem-solving," and we recognize that individuals must develop knowledge, skills, values, and ...

The question “What is your vision statement for your practice?” often elicits funny looks from financial planners. Many individuals chose the financial planning profession because of its orientation ...

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 ...