Successful businesses agree. Statements do not make vision a reality. People do: the right people in management and employees, the right shared understanding of the company mission and vision statements and the right actions and goals that support those statements. And both must have real commitment, not merely compliance. Sound too difficult? Well, it is happening and it's happening in companies large and small that recognize the true partnership of management and employees in its success.

"What you need is a clear and meaningful mission statement and vision statement to define what your business must accomplish, a strategy for the journey, a clear set of values to guide the way and leaders who trust people enough to give them the power to work passionately" writes author and business consultant veteran in Mission and Vision Statements: Your Path to a Successful Business Future.

Too often HR departments or head-hunters fill an employer's need without researching the real talent of the prospective employee. The old management style of "getting the most out of someone while setting aside the best" does not encourage good management skills or employee satisfaction in today's business environment. Just filling a vacancy should not be the defining action of a successful business or as an applicant, for future employment. Most people interviewed for a position within an organization can typically fill more than one and often do not have the opportunity to discuss their real achievements that could translate into a highly valued employee. Today's good business practices see the error of this process.

"This is where mutual understanding is built with real and well defined mission and vision statements that truly reflect the business. The management knows what it needs for its strategic plan and so do the employees. Because the commitment is there by both, real sustainable goals can be planned and also reached" he continues. "Even more importantly when an opportunity presents itself, it is not likely to be missed, by either the business or the employee."

Is your mission statement and vision statement used in developing the organization's strategic plan? Are your employees and managers involved with and understand their part in the mission statement and vision statement? Are these statements communicated effectively?

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