Shared Values Why and How to create them VadiK Inventor Author Founder   Need for Clearly Defined Shared Values Shared values are the roots of the metaphorical business tree model. They are the first step of the 7‑Point Strategy for Designing a Better Business. A business with a clear value core becomes easier to market, easier to scale, and harder to compete with.   Examples of Shared Values GE  ▪  HP Happy Business Tree Model     All people − strategic partners, team members, and employees, especially knowledge workers, − look for a values fit in order to give their best to the organization. They need to know what the organization is about, what it stands for, and if its values are in harmony with their own ones.     "The only thing that works is management by values. Find really bright people who care exactly about the same things you care about," said Steve Jobs, the legendary founder of Apple Inc. Shared values is an organization's code of behavior that defines what is and isn't acceptable and simplifies decision-making processes.   Business Inusual Inspiring Culture Facilitate Synergistic Collaboration Losing Organization     "Put values first. Don't focus too much on the numbers. Focus more on the softer values of building a team, sharing ideas, exciting others," advised Jack Welch, the legendary leader who transformed GE.   25 Lessons from Jack Welch Make Everybody a Team Player   Effective steps toward creating an organization orchestrated by shared values ​​are miraculous actions – small changes that create tectonic shifts. VadiK Inventor Author Founder     Techniques to Create Shared Purpose and Values ① Define clearly the vision and mission of your organization and reinforce them by keeping communicating a clear view on the long-range direction to your people; ② Engage your partners / employees in creating a list of shared values that define what your organization stands for; ③ Work out a unique shared language, including, if appropriate, body language and a corporate song,  that reflect your shared values. ④ Document corporate histories, write exciting stories, create videos, and organize events that dramatize guiding principles and shared values. ⑤ Organize creative development events, trainings, orientation programs, and performance shows that emphasize your shared values       Value Mantra Value mantra encodes a lot of meaning in a short phrase. Usually, it is a 3-5 word shorthand encapsulation of your customer-focused intent that may include one or two key points of difference in it... More   I practice what I preach, and I preach what I practice. ~ Vadim Kotelnikov   Shared Values of Innompic Games ① Innompians pursue enthusiastically and proudly their shared vision of turning the Earth to the Planet of Loving Creators... More