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GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR
ACHIEVING PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE
Values set expectations for behavior, establish positions and priorities, and
provide a framework for decision making. Guiding principles aid the
process. To ensure alignment with constituencies, values must be set
within context of the societal cultures of the markets within which the
enterprise has a presence.
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The individuals within the organizational units must share the values and
vision of the enterprise, and must be aligned with each other in order to
achieve a tight fit. Sharing values and vision promotes the notion of
stewardship. Stewardship is the responsibility for the performance of an
enterprise and the delivery of value to its constituencies. It involves the
administration of affairs and the protection of assets. Employees cannot
be stewards unless they share values and vision. If they cannot be
stewards, they belong elsewhere.
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Makes fact-based decisions through open discussions, and with the
risk/return assumptions of opportunities and threats in mind...
Facts are data about events and conditions, and provide information about
situations that are assumed to be true, and can evaluated objectively. Facts
describe the past and the present. Whether facts can predict the future is a
matter of experience and judgment. It may not be possible to obtain full
knowledge of the facts due to time or cost considerations - an enterprise
that gets tied up with "analysis paralysis" may miss opportunities that are
staring it in the face. Sometimes it is necessary to move ahead with little
information and break from tradition.
● With the knowledge of the facts that are available under the
circumstances
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Applies core competencies to competitive advantage...
Core competencies are activities done well that can give an enterprise a
competitive advantage - it should hone and promote them.
Focuses on results...
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For more information...
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About Nigel A.L Brooks...
www.nigelalbrooks.com
www.bldsolutions.com
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THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
13835 NORTH TATUM BOULEVARD 9-102
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85032 USA
www.bldsolutions.com
(602) 291-4595