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Developing internal values

Olivia Olivarius

Hi.

I work with an SME which hasn't really had much HR input in recent years. There has been a divide between some departments recently and I am working to try and break down the barriers.

I would like to engage with our staff to develop an internal organisational vision and values so we have a common purpose and recognised way of working. I have engaged some staff in a working group to help with this. However, I need to have wider input to involve all of our people. Can anyone recommend good questions to ask to staff to get the information required to shape our vision and values? I was thinking 3-5 questions max.

Suggestions are:

- What is our company all about?

- What is our main purpose?

- Describe our company in 4 words

- How do we work together? / How do we want to work together?

- How do we get things done? / How do we want to get things done?

Any feedback / suggestions welcome!

Thanks for your help!

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  • Hi Olivia,

    It has been my experience that organisational vision and values have to come from the top.

    I would start by speaking to your Board - ask them what their vision for the company is. What culture do they want to create? What values do they see as important?

    Your questions could then focus on the gap between what the vision and values should be and where your organisation is today.

    Armed with this you can consult with the workforce and begin to develop practices, policies and procedures that promote the vision and values identified.

    It is an exciting project, good luck.

    Debi
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  • Hi Olivia,

    It has been my experience that organisational vision and values have to come from the top.

    I would start by speaking to your Board - ask them what their vision for the company is. What culture do they want to create? What values do they see as important?

    Your questions could then focus on the gap between what the vision and values should be and where your organisation is today.

    Armed with this you can consult with the workforce and begin to develop practices, policies and procedures that promote the vision and values identified.

    It is an exciting project, good luck.

    Debi
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