Getting the First Things Done Right - Teena Ogbugoh

Teena Ogbugoh - "Business Processes & People Talk with Teena"

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Introduction

Every business starts with casting a vision, defining the mission and values of its existence. These terms are among the most abstract, overused, and sometimes misunderstood words in the business environment. To truly understand how they impact the business life of an organization, it is important that the start point should be identifying the corporate purpose or “why we exist” of the organization.

​The vision, mission, and values statements provide direction for everything that happens in an organization. They keep everyone focused on where the organization is going and what it is trying to achieve. Getting first things done right is important for business success, longevity and sustainability.

Show Objectives – The Why
The focus of the show is to bring to the fore of business owners that it is not just enough to have compelling vision and mission statements but the importance of understanding them enough that they propel employees to be productive. It is important that they are clear and easy to implement and not leave employees directionless or cynical. 

Key Issues - Owner Perspective:

1. Business owners cast ambiguous vision and mission statements.
2. Mission statements conflict and do not align with values of the organization.
3. There is no correlation between the vision, mission and values of the company.
4. Business owners or leadership do not have a strategic plan on the front end of the business.

What You Need to Know – The What

1. Vision and mission should not be confused.
2. Vision, mission and value statements should be fluid.
3. The vision and mission statements play interdependent roles in an organization.
4. The company values of an organization should support its mission.
5. Behaviours that drive values to come alive should be clearly articulated.

What You Need to Do – The How

1. Create a roadmap for your business.
2. Start with a strategy plan - The vision, mission and value statements are foundational to an effective strategic plan.
3. Develop compelling mission statements that are embedded in the business.
4. Involve stakeholders in values development.
5. Communicate vision, mission and values to all levels of employees.
6. Reinforce company’s values and mission statements.
7. Have a reward system for employees who exhibit values.
8. Review mission and values to align with business goals and objectives 

 
Welcome to the world of entrepreneurship! Envision>>Empower>>Execute

• Previous: Episode 13 Summary of Season 3 – Let’s See What was Built and Fixed – A review of all the topics in season 3 and how each topic helped to build the business incorporating the right processes and people.
• Next: Episode 2 – Ponder less and Do more – How to simplify your business goals by understanding your business strategy.

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Written by: Teena Ogbugoh
The Founder of Joan Lugards Consulting Services; Executive Director for The John Maxwell Team one of the leading and largest global leadership and personal growth organization in the world; and the convener of Growth Mindset Leader Hub, a mentoring leadership and mindset group.

Teena serves as committee chair of the Youth Development Directorate on the President Advisory of The John Maxwell Team.

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