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According to Healthy Companies
International, a
healthy company sets itself apart in
six distinct ways.
❶ |
A Healthy Company Lives a Higher
Purpose. The company views itself not just as a business,
but as a force working for the greater good. People understand
and embrace the
vision,
which is clear and inspiring. They have a zeal for fulfilling
the company's
mission,
and share a
passion
for exceeding customer expectations.
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❷ |
A Healthy Company
Unleashes Human Energy. The work
environment fosters
collaboration and
learning.
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Leaders
at all levels
help people to
embrace
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change
and uncertainty with
confidence. They celebrate and
leverage diversity
for performance advantage.
The company invests in attracting and retaining top talent, and
provides meaningful
incentives for professional and
personal
growth. |
❸ |
A Healthy Company
Turns Decisions into Action. Action
plans and performance requirements clearly reflect the
company's vision,
mission, and higher purpose. The lines of
decision-making authority and accountability are efficient
and clear.
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Leaders
set
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ambitious, yet
attainable goals to foster optimism and sustain momentum. The
company applies optimum tools and technologies in pursuit of its
objectives. |
❹ |
A Healthy Company
Balances Its Diverse Communities. Even
as it pursues its own discrete goals, the company views itself
as interdependent with others stewarding resources for the
benefit of the larger communities to which it belongs. Leaders
acknowledge, honor, and constructively reconcile competing
stakeholder demands. The company treats everyone with dignity
and respect. |
❺ |
A Healthy Company
Creates Enduring Value. The company
strikes a
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balance between
long-term strategies and short-term imperatives.
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Customer
interests are a top priority in key decisions.
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Company leaders
equate
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success
with what matters to all stakeholders. People are
passionate about
winning. |
❻ |
A Healthy Company
Protects and Renews. The company holds
firmly to the
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values and
principles it deems crucial to
sustained profitable growth.
Leaders view
the company's reputation and
brand as priceless assets. They understand and regularly
replenish sources of
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competitive advantage.
Advocating for
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customers,
questioning the status quo, and
innovative thinking are the norm throughout the company. |
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25 Lessons from
Jack Welch |