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Vision, Values, and Mission:
How they relate to the
Goals & Culture
of an Organization
September 6, 2006
Rachel Waldo
Brett Corday
Abby Martin
General Business Definitions
• Values: Define how people want to behave with each other in the organization. Value
statements express how the organization will value customers, suppliers, and the internal
community.
• Vision: A statement about what your organization wants to become. Should motivate
and challenge employees and give shape and direction to the organization’s future.
• Mission Statement: Defines what an organization is, why it exists, its reason for being.
At a minimum, the mission statement should define who the primary customers are,
identify the products and services the company produces, and describe the geographical
location in which the organization operates.
• Goals: Goals are objective, measurable expectations set to measure progress toward
desired results.
• Culture: A blend of the values, beliefs, taboos, symbols, rituals and myths all
companies develop over time
“Companies whose employees understand the mission and goals enjoy a 29 percent
greater return than other firms”
- Watson Wyatt Work Study
The Mission Statement
Matching Game
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We are a global retailer
committed to saving people
money so they can live better and
serving communities around the
world. We earn the trust of our
customers every day by providing
a broad assortment of quality
merchandise and services at
everyday low prices while
fostering a culture that rewards
and embraces mutual respect,
integrity and diversity.
A. Wal-Mart
B. Sears
C. Target
The Mission Statement
Matching Game
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Company X's brand mission is to
"be our customers' favorite place
and way to eat." Our worldwide
operations have been aligned
around a global strategy called
the Plan to Win centering on the
five basics of an exceptional
customer experience -- People,
Products, Place, Price and
Promotion. We are committed to
improving our operations and
enhancing our customers'
experience.
A. Burger
King
B. Panera
Bread
C. McDonalds
The Mission Statement
Matching Game
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To organize the world's
information and make it
universally accessible
and useful.
A. Encyclopedia
Britannica
B. Google
C. Ask.com
What makes it so great?
“Our new No. 1 sets the standard for Silicon Valley: free meals,
swimming spa, and free doctors onsite. Engineers can spend 20%
of time on independent projects. No wonder Google gets 1,300
résumés a day.”
- Google tops Fortune Magazine’s
‘100 Best Companies to Work For 2007’ List
Case Study: Armstrong World Industries
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Publicly-held Corporation
13,000 employees in 39 locations
10 countries
Three divisions
Armstrong World Industries
Vision, Values, & Mission
Source: online new employee orientation
Armstrong’s Vision
• Same since 1860
• “Let the buyer have faith”
– Thomas Armstrong
• Brand name = Integrity
Armstrong’s Values
Respect
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Works in a safe manner and requires same of others
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Treats individuals at all levels of the organization with respect and
courtesy
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Thinks about how one’s actions will affect others and addresses
issues in a way that maintains their dignity
Integrity
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Upholds the Armstrong Code of Business Conduct
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Speaks candidly and forthrightly
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Accepts the responsibility for one’s actions
Diversity
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Recognizes that the best workforce is diverse
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Welcomes the opinions and ideas of all people
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Appreciates that different styles and approaches can be valuable to
ensure we find the best solutions to our business challenges
Service
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Identifies with customers and seeks to understand their
requirements
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Treats customers as one would like to be treated
Armstrong’s Mission
• “All I want is a stinkin’ pencil!”
• Challenge of large organization
– drown in bureaucracy
• Productivity and results
Armstrong’s Culture
• Community Involvement
• Safety First
• Environmental Focus
• Diversity
• Code of Business Conduct
Determining Goals
International Competition, and an ever-changing dynamic competitive landscape
drives large corporations to change how the determine their goals. Armstrong
World Industries builds strategies from both the top and bottom of the organization.
Source: 1000Ventures.com
The Board
Chairman & CEO
Building Products
Cabinets
Armstrong World
Industries
Organizational Chart
Floor Products
Strategic
Planning
Vice Presidents
Operation
Planning
Managers
Salaried Staff
Hourly Production Workers
Daily
Planning
Example of Armstrong’s
Divisional Goals
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Plant Reliability
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Safety
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Quality
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Cost & Capacity Improvement
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New Product Development
Performance Management System
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Link to Operating & Strategic Plan
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Specific
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Measurable
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Attainable
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Realistic
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Timely
Case Study: Martin Insurance Agency
Small Private Firm
"Watching out for all your
insurance needs"
We will commit to living our:
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Shared Values
– Respect
– Integrity
– Teamwork
– Professionalism
– Fun & Humor
– Commitment
Compelling Vision
A caring Team of Insurance Professionals dedicated to
educating, serving and protecting families and
businesses.
Energizing Mission
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We Strive each day to:
– Act with integrity
– Seek & embrace diversity
– Listen, educate & learn
– Provide solutions
– Create energy and fun
– Support our community
Case Study: Teach For America
Non-Profit Organization
History
Founded in 1989 by Wendy Kopp, as an
undergraduate thesis.
 Only 500 Corp Teachers in 1990, selected
out of 2,500 recent college grads
 Their purpose was to provide equal
education for all in the American school
system
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Today
26 Rural and Urban communities served
 More than 5,000 Corps in service, 12,000
alumni
 425,000 students impacted by TFA annually, 3
million since 1990
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Map of TFA
coverage
Founder, Wendy Kopp
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CNN report, “People
You Should Know”
Watch Video
Organization Highlights
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Mission: To close the
achievement gap that exists
between low-income students
and their higher-income peers
Vision: To utilize the nation’s
best and brightest college grads
by recruiting them to teach
Values: TFA Corps have strong
academic backgrounds and
leadership qualities
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Culture: Corps are
professional, act with integrity
and constantly seek to further
the TFA vision. They have the
ability to motivate and
influence others while
demonstrating strong critical
thinking skills. Lastly, Corps
have respect for the students
and families in low-income
communities.
Organizational Goals
First, to increase the number of Corps
teaching and regions taught in, while
remaining diverse.
 Second, to maximize the impact of Corps
on student achievement
 Third, to foster leadership from Corp
alumni as a force for change
 Forth, To build and enduring American
Institution
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How it all works together!
Mission, Vision,
or Values
Goal
Culture
Possible
Performance
Measure
Value:
Teamwork
Each employee
should participate in
several team projects
each year
Requires a culture that
Track # of team
fosters open
projects successfully
communication, sharing
completed in a year.
of ideas, trust, and respect
Mission:
Simpler, Faster,
Better… Together
Increase Productivity
Requires a culture in
which employees are
challenged to constantly
streamline processes
Reduction in Lead
Time – get
product/service to
customer faster
Vision:
To utilize the nation’s
best and brightest
college grads by
recruiting them to
teach
Increase the number
of Corps teaching and
regions taught in,
while remaining
diverse
Requires a culture that
attracts candidates with
exemplary scholastic
records and diverse
backgrounds
Track HR records
for diversity, while
measuring growth in
specific regions
How it all works together!
Goals
Mission Statement
Vision
Values
Culture
Questions?