PoA Guide: Creating Purpose-Driven Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

In architecture. We often judge whether or not we want to work for a firm by the projects in the firm's portfolio.

However, the work produced by the firm often does not directly correlate to what it is like to work within a firm.

The key to being a successful company is having a solid Mission, Vision, and Values. These should be at the heart of everything you do, from strategic plans to the entire employee lifecycle. Make sure every decision aligns with these principles.

💡If you are asking the following questions about the firm's Mission, Vision, and Value statement - it may be time to create or revisit them (or consider leaving for a firm with values that align with yours):

• Can you or any of your employees recall the firm's Mission, Vision, and Values statements by heart?
• Do you or your firm use its Mission, Vision, and Values statements to drive decision-making, continuously improve employee experience, and design the best client engagement possible?
• Has the firm revisited the Mission, Vision, and Values statements recently, given the changes within the workplace ecosystem, evolving technology, and increasing desire from employees to work for purpose-driven organizations that allow them to have fulfilling careers and lives outside of work?

This guidebook is meant to give you:

• a high-level overview of the basic principles of creating a Mission, Vision, and Values statements
• formulas for developing your firm's statements
• and thoughts on how to implement the statements so they show up in your firm's business operations regularly and guide its overall strategy and success.

➕ We've also included links to references and resources that helped us pull together this guide should you want to dig deeper into any content.

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