Heroes and Core Values

In the process of articulating and communicating the strategy roadmap, the core ideology and the envisioned future are also mapped... It becomes necessary to stress test the blueprint so that we do not end up with motherhood statements.

The first step is to seek evidence that the entity is preserving the core.

Starting with core values, these must be common values that the collaborators are pre-disposed to. You cannot fake it, decree it such that people will "buy-in". Therefore there must be a tightness of fit and it starts with the recruitment process.

In seeking evidence as to whether core is preserved, we need to test for
1) existence of statements of core ideology,
2) idealism beyond profits,
3) historical continuity of ideology, and
4) consistency between ideology and actions.

We need to assess also whether the common thread that binds all stakeholders together is strong enough to achieve our envisioned future.


Embedded in the processes will be the need to celebrate success stories of Heroes. The power of example can never be underestimated for it aligns people quicker and more effectively ( as well as efficiently ) than example of power.

The speed of strategic planning working at its optimal....... The true meaning of synergy becomes apparent. Will be sitting back to saviour this moment.

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