Laying the foundations- Vision, Mission and Values
Dear Young Farmer, When we spoke the last time, I know I had promised to talk about Curating teams-assembling and leading a High-Performance Team. However, I realised that would be jumping the gun because I would have skipped laying the foundations that you need before you can even begin to think about curating a team. In the dynamic landscape of the agricultural sector in Africa, where innovation meets tradition, the clarity of Vision, Mission and Values forms the cornerstone of organisational success and competitive advantage. (Studies have shown it takes at least 18 months to replicate this competitive advantage). Today we delve into their definition and explore their role in shaping organisational culture. Vision (The North Star) (Why do you exist) It guides the trajectory of your business towards the future it aspires to create, rallying all stakeholders behind a common purpose. I have seen statements that include words such as Best, Largest, and First. My question is based