1.1. What is a vision statement?

The vision statement for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is its strategic plan for the future – it defines what and where Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness Company wants to be in the future. The vision statement for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is a document identifying the goals of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness to facilitate its strategic, managerial, as well as general decision making processes.

1.2. Components of the vision statement

1.2.1. Concise

The vision statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is brief and to the point. This means that the company has not used long dialects and dialogues to delivers its opinion ad stance to the public and relevant stakeholders. The vision statement should be brief and comprehensive – it should communicate the essence of the business, and its future plans to help the stakeholders understand its business philosophy and business strategy.

1.2.2. Encompassing description

The vision statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should be brief but should be holistic in nature. This means that the visions statement should be complete in its description and information of what the company desires, and how it plans to achieve its long term goals strategically. The vision statement should be a comprehensive statement identifying the company’s core strengths, which would enable it to achieve its futuristic goals.

1.3. How to develop a vision statement

The company should identify the following t be able to guide its business decisions towards future success and progress to be able to develop a successful vision statement:

1.3.1. Look at the organizational history

• When did Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness start the business?
• How many employees did the company have during the beginning?
• The significant milestones that Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness has achieved since being started, and when were these milestones achieved?
• Include all positive and negative milestones that Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness has faced, and how it overcame them?
• What does Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness enjoy the most about its business and why?

These questions will help the management and key decision makers at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness to critically assess the history and the various decisions that were made for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness and the business. These will be critically reviewed for the positive o the negative consequences they brought, and how that influenced the general business direction or Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness to have it stand in its present position.

1.3.2. Look at the present

• What is the business landscape for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness currently?
• How many employees does the business have currently?
• What is the unique value proposition offered by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats being faced by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness in the present?
• What is the financial strength of the company in the present?

These questions will help strategic managers and decision-makers identify the need of the business to progress, as well as identify the resources needed for advancement. In addition, these questions will also help Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness in deciding the future direction it wants to take on, and how to achieve and realize that direction. Lastly, assessment of present standing for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness will help the business identify how it can improve the business with potential changes.

1.3.3. Look at the future of the organization

• What are the long term goals for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness?
• What are the short term goals for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness?
• How can the company improve its offerings?
• Which processes and ideas can be implemented to help the business gain higher effectivity and efficiency?
• What is the potential for growth for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness?
• What are the secondary goals of the business?

These questions will allow managers and decision makers for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness to clearly think about where they want the business to be in the future, and how this future and its goals can be achieved and realized.

1.3.4. Identify loopholes

The process of critically assessing the past, present and future of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is important for vision building because:

• It allows identification of gaps and loopholes between the present an the future
• It directs Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness towards filling those loopholes through correct resource allocation
• It helps idea generation for enhancing business performance
• It allows strategic decision making for fueling business growth

1.4. How to implement a vision statement

1.4.1. Gathering for a meeting and idea generation

• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should gather all employees from different managerial levels in groups
• These groups should work towards generating ideas based on what the organization stands for, and what it offers
• The idea generation should be based on the employee's perception
• The ideas should also involve where the progression of the company should be focused on
• In addition, the employees should also focus their ideas on foreseeing a potential future for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness

1.4.2. Grouping similar ideas and developing drafts

• Similar ideas should be grouped
• Senior level employees should develop and compare descriptions for grouped ideas
• The grouped ideas should be categorized according to themes
• The thematic groupings should be prioritized with the organizational offerings and values
• Draft vision statements should be created based on high priority groups of ideas and descriptions

1.4.3. Evaluating the vision statement

• Visions statements should be evaluated on their criteria of matching with the organizational offering and potential
• The vision stamen should also reflect the work environment and business potential of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• The vision statement should be in line with the values of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness

1.4.4. Communication of vision statement

• The visions statement should be communicated to all relevant stakeholders of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• The visions statement should be incorporated in the annual statement
• The visions statement for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should also be updated, and transparently be drafted within the organization
• The visions statement should be sued to guide the drafting of the mission statement

2. The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness

2.1. What is a mission statement?

The mission statement for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is a public document that details the values and strategic aims of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness. The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness also identifies the purpose of the organization existence, highlighting the services and the products it offers. Further, the mission statement also identifies the organization’s operational goals for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness, the processes the company uses to achieve those, the target customer groups, and the region where the company operates.

2.2. Components of a mission statement

2.2.1. Customer satisfaction

The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness focuses on addressing issues of customer satisfaction. The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness has identified its target customer groups, and also identified their needs and demands. The mission statement reflects on how its products and services work towards increasing customer satisfaction for its target customers.

2.2.2. Based on core competencies

The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is based on its integral strengths and competencies. This is important for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness as the mission statement will highlight the different systems and processes as well as strategic tactics that the company uses to achieve its organizational and strategic goals. The achievement of the goals will depend on how well Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness makes use of its core competencies.

2.2.3. Realistic and clear

The mission statement for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is also realistic and clear. This means that Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness has used simple, string, and easily understood words and phrases in the drafting of its mission statement. Clarity is important so that the mission statement is understood by all relevant stakeholders of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness Company. Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness’s mission statement is also realistic, which makes it able to achieve various set goals and targets.

2.2.4. Motivational and inspirational

The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is motivational in that it works towards inspiring the employees and the workforce towards giving their optimal best performance towards the goal achievement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness. The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is also inspirational in that it develops the need for growth and progress in individuals – for the betterment of not only the company but also for their own selves.

2.2.5. Specific and sharp

The mission statement of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness is precise and to the point. It is easy to understand and delivers what the audience must know about Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness’s offerings and operations. It is important to keep the missions statement short, sharp and precise to be able to successfully communicate the company’s standing to stakeholders, instead of dragging it on into long pages with repetition and non-important aspects.

2.2.6. Reflects the company’s offerings

The mission statement of a company should be based on what the company has to offer in terms of products and services. This means that the mission statement for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness highlights its offerings, but ensures that this offering is in line with the values that the company stands for. The mission statement for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness, therefore, identifies the ethical grounds through which the company systematically works to deliver its offering.

2.3. How to develop a mission statement

It is important to follow the following steps and answer the following questions to be able to develop successful mission statements:

2.3.1. What does Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness do?

• Define the purpose of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• Define its brief history
• Define the need for existence for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness

2.3.2. How does Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness manage to achieve its promised offering?

• Explain the systems and operations employed at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• Identify relevant ethical policies in place at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• Highlight the use of transparency at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness in all matters
• Define the processes that Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness uses to deliver its promised offering to target customer groups

2.3.3. For whom does Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness produce offerings?

• Define target market customers for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• Target market customers from different regions can also be defined
• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness can also explore secondary target market groups, and define them in the mission statement

2.3.4. What value is Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness adding on?

• Define the value additions being brought forward by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness in the customer’s life
• Define the purpose of the offerings being delivered by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness
• Highlight the importance of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness in the lives of its customers

2.4. How to implement the mission statement

2.4.1. Communication

• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should communicate the mission statement to all stakeholders – employees, customers, shareholders, public, government etc.
• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should also keep the mission statement transparent and accessible at all times

2.4.2. Training

• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should encourage its employee force to undergo training if need be to meet the requirements of the mission statement
• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should regularly hold workshops to refine the values being defined in the mission statement and build them in its employee force

2.4.3. Goal setting

• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should develop SMART goals to meet the strategic targets identified in the mission statement
• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should also develop ethical grounds to remain in line with the mission statement
• Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should keep goals flexible, but the means to achieve the goals should be stringent and should reflect the values drafted in the mission statement

3. Goals of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness

3.1. What are organizational goals

Organizational goals are those business and strategic objectives that define the purpose of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness. Organizational goals are strategic targets that Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness wants to achieve over a period of time. This time period is generally long term. The goals of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness help direct its employee behaviour, as well as help in directing the operations of the business in the short term.

3.2. Components of goal

3.2.1. Achievable

The goals set by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should be achievable. This means that Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should have the resources and the finances necessary for being able to realize the organizational goals over the long haul. Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should also have the strategic leadership to be able to achieve these organizational goals.

3.2.2. Time-frame defined

All goals set by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness- even for the long term – have an attached time frame. This is important to ensure that the organization is effective and efficient in realizing its goals.an attached time frame for the goals set for the long term future also helps in establishing a related time frame for the more short term organizational objectives.

3.2.3. Easy to understand

The goals should be fairly simple and should be easily understood by all employees of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness. This is important as only when employees are clear about what the goals are, their importance, and the urgency of achieving them will they be able to relate with them and work towards achieving them.

3.2.4. Easy to communicate

The goals set by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should also be easy to communicate. This means that the jargon used for goal setting and goal communication should be clear and precise. These goals should be communicated with all managerial levels, and all employees to allow them a directive path to help the organization achieve these goals.

3.2.5. Pragmatic

The goals set by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should also be realistic in nature. This means that all strategic goals defined by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should take into consideration not only its internal financial position and resources but also the skill set of its employees and the larger macro environment. This will enable the company to set goals that will sue the core competencies of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness to help it achieve the strategic goals easily, and realistically.

3.2.6. Relation with job tasks

All goals should be relatable with the employees of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness. This means that all goals should directly or indirectly be tied to the job tasks and job nature of employees. This is to ensure that employees don’t feel redundant and use their skills to help the organization progress.

3.3. How to develop goals

3.3.1. Strategic evaluation

• Assess and review the vision statement
• Based on the vision statement and company values, decide where Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should be in the next five years

3.3.2. Brainstorming

• Brainstorm goals that will help Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness achieve its long term direction
• Group goals according to themes
• Cluster the goals, and briefly describe each group and cluster
• Set long term goals for the company according to different clusters and groups

3.3.3. Prioritization

• Prioritize different clusters and groups
• Set and define long term goals based on prioritization
• Prioritization should be based on how soon the different defined goal groups and clusters will help Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness progress and achieve its desired position in the next five years or so to develop a successful vision statement

3.4. How to implement goals

3.4.1. Communication

• Communicate the goals to all managerial levels
• Goals should also be communicated to all relevant stakeholders – including distributors, shareholders, third-party contractors etc.
• Goals may also be communicated to customers
• Communication of goals will help Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness achieve goals by defining roles and milestones needed for achievement

3.4.2. Periodic strategic evaluation

• Evaluate the progress of goal attainment periodically
• This evaluation is done at a strategic level and operational level
• Different goals should be set for different departments of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness to help it achieve the broader long term goals
• These departmental goals help in directing operations towards the larger strategic goal attainment

3.4.3. Training

• Employee training to develop skills needed and necessary for goal attainment
• Training can be in-house or out-house for employees
• Training for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should be continual and should be consistent with the goals set

4. Objectives of Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness

4.1. What are organizational objectives

Organizational objectives for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness are the short to medium term targets and goals that the organization sets to achieve the bigger strategic goals set for the long term. The organizational objectives are important in shaping resource allocation within Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness as well as in determining the policies, schedules and processes that are implemented in Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness.

4.2. Components of objectives

4.2.1. Specific

All objectives set by Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness are specific and clear. This helps employees, as well as managers, manage and maintain focus on the targets and the end results that need to be achieved. At the same time, specific objectives help managers determine skill development and training needs within their departments as well.

4.2.2. Measurable

Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness are also measurable. This means that all objectives can be tracked for progress. This is important for Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness as it helps in meeting deadlines. The element of measurability is added in objectives by adding quantifiable criteria for determining progress and objective achievement.

4.2.3. Attainable

The goal should be attainable that even in stretching the abilities of the employees and challenging them, it should remain possible to achieve. The objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness are attainable in that they push the employees out of their comfort zones but remain possible to achieve.

4.2.4. Realistic

Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness are also attainable in that they are realistic. This means that Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness sets objectives keeping in view the organizational resources and constraints to be able to achieve objectives effectively and within time.

4.2.5. Timely

Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness are also time-bound in that they have a specified start and finish date. The timeliness of the objective helps Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness maintain a sense of urgency in employees, and keep them motivated towards achieving the objective.

4.3. How to develop objectives

4.3.1. Focus on overall strategy

• Objectives should focus on the broader organizational strategy
• This will facilitate the organization in keeping in view the broader purpose and at the same time work towards achieving quantifiable goals and objectives
• By keeping in view strategic focus, Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness also maintains proximity with the vision of the organization and works towards enhancing the performance of the organization

4.3.2. Focus on goal

• Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should be set keeping in view the set organizational goals
• Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should flow from the organizational goals, and work towards helping the company and its departments and operations achieving the set goals
• This is important as it keeps objectives strategically relevant to the organizational processes and systems

4.3.3. Focus on the time frame and skill sets available

• Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should focus on the time constraints present in terms of resource present, as well as the urgency of the organization and the industry
• Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should also focus on the skillset of employee and organizational resources available
• Focus on resources and skills is important to ensure that all objectives are attainable
• Focus and relevance with resources and skills will also help Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness identify gaps that it needs to fill through training

4.4. How to implement objectives

4.4.1. Communication

• Objectives at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness should be discussed with employees mutually
• Purpose of the set objectives should be clearly discussed, and communicated with the employees
• This discussion should entail not only the objective, but also the time period within which it is expected to be completed, and the processes and means to achieve it
• Objectives should also include aspects of personal and individual growth and development of employees to make sure that employees remain motivated throughout

4.4.2. Performance appraisal

• The performance appraisal at Effective Business Writing A Lesson in Conciseness helps managers and supervisors keep track of objective achievement and employee performance
• The performance appraisal also helps keep the objectives time bound through regular reviews and discussions
• The performance appraisal also helps identify skills development aspects that employees need and helps the managers develop suitable and needful strategic training programs for skill development and skill improvement