Leading culture is one of the most difficult of executive challenges because it comprises interlocking sets of values and assumptions that sometimes differ from our own. This is incredibly difficult ...

When was the last time you thought about who you are and what you stand for? Most organizations large and small have core values and a mission statement posted for all to see. Have you ever thought ...

Many charitable nonprofits and associations identify and adopt guiding principles or values. They serve as a decision-making framework for board and staff. Do not confuse organizational values with a ...

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Establishing an ethical value system in an organization or business requires a formal statement of the ethical values of the group and training employees and members to follow those values.

Few companies set out to be corrupt, or knowingly employ unprincipled people. And none want their employees’ actions splashed across newspapers, going viral for all the wrong reasons. So how can it be ...

The character of a university, or any organization, comes from vision and mission cemented by distinguishing core values. West Texas A&M University has identified six core values: Academic Freedom, ...

Most companies’ values are forgotten or disconnected from daily operations. By rethinking and co-creating values with your team, you can transform them into actionable tools that align behavior, build ...

For months, the so-called Great Resignation has been looming over business leaders. Post-pandemic employees are rethinking life and work and some are heading for the doors for more fulfilling ...

So, nearly 2 years ago your organization applied for and received COVID-relief funds. The decision was not an easy one. On the one hand, government largesse invariably comes with strings and ...

Managers recognize accounting as the language of business. Accounting is a means of providing information about an organization's financial performance. The role of accounting is not just limited to ...