Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bruce DeBoskey is the Sunday Business section's On Philanthropy columnist. When setting up a giving plan, most individuals, families and businesses begin ...

Companies have created mission statements for years to explain why they exist and why they do what they do. Google’s mission statement, for example, is "to organize the world’s information and make it ...

Having worked in strategy for over 10 years and studied and lectured in strategy, I truly believe the act of “strategy making” can influence positive directions for companies and people by asking them ...

When you think about the vision and heart of your company, what comes to mind? Do your employees and customers clearly understand these same ideas? If not, it’s a pretty good sign that you don’t have ...

What are the elements of a well-formed mission statement for restaurant brands? While we recently saw Starbucks update its mission statement as part of a multi-faceted organizational transformation, ...

A program (e.g., department, school, or program) mission statement includes a description of the broad purposes the program is aiming to achieve, the primary functions or activities of the program or ...

Crafting a compelling career mission statement is a pivotal step for ambitious professionals aiming to navigate their career paths with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a ...

Your vision statement is your hope for the future – an inspiring, futuristic thought that's memorable in its simplicity. You wouldn't guess it by reading most businesses' vision statements – including ...

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