The document discusses concepts from Jim Collins' book "Good to Great" including:
1. How good-to-great companies think differently about technology, seeing it as an accelerator rather than creator of momentum.
2. The "flywheel effect" which is a process of step-by-step improvements that build momentum over time, as opposed to one-time actions. It also discusses problems that can interrupt this momentum.
3. Key principles for developing visions, missions and values including focusing on an ideal future impact and clear guidelines for how the organization will operate.
13. “ Good to Great” Jim Collins Chapter 8 “ The Flywheel And The Doom Loop”
14. No Single Defining Action Build-Up & Breakthrough No Grand Problem No One Good Killer Innovation No Lucky Break No Wrenching Revolution Good --> Great Cumulative Process = Step By Step Action By Action Decision by Decision Turn By Turn
17. “ When people begin the feel the magic of momentum, they begin to see results, they can feel the flywheel beginning to build speed, that’s when the bulk of the people line up to throw their shoulders against the wheel and PUSH” (Pg: 178) The Flywheel Effect
18. The Doom Loop Problem: Frequently launching new programs or Concepts aimed at “rallying the troops” Push the Wheel in one Direction STOP Push it in another direction STOP Push it back in yet ANOTHER DIRECTION!!!!
19. The Doom Loop The Misguided Use of Acquisitions Acquisitions successful when used as an accelerator of flywheel momentum, NOT the creator of it. Acquisitions should come after implementation of hedgehog concept, NOT before it. Leaders Who Stop the Flywheel New leaders arrive to the company Interrupt an already spinning flywheel Send it in yes ANOTHER Direction
20. How to Tell if Your on the FLYWHEEL!!! Pattern of Buildup Accumulation of Steps Confront Brutal Facts Attain Consistency Pattern of Disciplined People Acquisitions Post Breakthrough Consistency Over Time
34. As Mentioned on the Steam Whistle Website Story: “ The Steam Whistle story begins in the spring of 1998 when three friends were on a canoe trip in the Ontario heartland. Greg Taylor, Cam Heaps and Greg Cromwell had all been colleagues at one of Canada's premier microbreweries producing quality beer in the late 1980's and 90's - before it was bought out by a national brewer and closed down. As they sat around the campfire, the self-named "Three Fired Guys" dreamed of running their own brewery one day.”
35. As Mentioned on the Steam Whistle Website Values: “ Our Brewery is named Steam Whistle, drawing from the inspirational sounds of steam rushing from factory whistles, signalling the end of a fulfilling workday and a time for personal reward. Steam-powered whistles were icons of the 1950's, a golden era of progress and prosperity, when things were built to last and people enjoyed the simple things in life. It was a time when the marketing of goods relied on a relationship of trust between manufacturers who produced quality goods and consumers who eagerly rewarded genuine results. Steam Whistle was founded on these forgotten principles.”
36. As Mentioned on the Steam Whistle Website Vision: “ Steam Whistle has brought together a caring group of individuals now affectionately known as The Good Beer Folks. The Good Beer Folks have become the guardians of your Steam Whistle experience. Whether you encounter us at the brewery, in your community or over the phone, you should expect the best kind of personalized service just like the 50’s Milk Man would have given. “ It is important to us to be more than just a manufacturer but to also contribute to the social fabric of our community. Steam Whistle Brewing sponsors literally hundreds of charitable, cultural and community organizations and events each year and we hope to meet you at one of them and raise a glass together. Beer is one of those simple pleasures in life, meant to be shared with good friends. And we consider you that.”
48. Mission Statements Describe the overall purpose of an organization: what you do, who you do it for, and how and why you do it. It sets boundaries on the organization's current activities. Reviewing the mission gets an organization back to basics. The essential activity of determining whom you serve can be a wake-up call for organizations that have started to skew their activities to meet the needs other stakeholders (such as their funders or lobby targets) and not their actual clients.
49. Values Are clear in everything you do, how you operate. Articulating values provides everyone with guiding lights, ways of choosing among competing priorities and guidelines about how people will work together.
50. Value Statement A values statement reflects the core ideology of an organization, the deeply held values that do not change over time. It answers the question, "how do we carry out our mission?" Values are what your organization lives, breathes and reflects in all its activities.
51. Vision Is what keeps us moving forward, even against discouraging odds. For example, a business may envision a community where every person has access to their product. Vision is the most powerful motivator in an organization. If it's vivid and meaningful enough, people can do astounding things to bring it to realization.
52. Vision Statement A vision statement describes an ideal future. It answers the question, "what impact do we want to have on society?" The vision of a business conveys a larger sense of organizational purpose, so that employees see themselves as "building a cathedral" rather than "laying stones." The following is a good example of well written mission, vision and values statements from the Canadian Cancer Society:
53. Example: Canadian Cancer Society Mission: The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
54. Example: Canadian Cancer Society Values: These serve as guidelines for our conduct and behavior as we work towards our vision. Quality - our focus is on the people we serve (cancer patients, their families, donors, and the public) and we will strive for excellence through evaluation and continuous improvement. Caring - we are committed to serving with empathy and compassion.
55. Example: Canadian Cancer Society Vision: Creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer.
56. Airborne Trampoline Club Mission: The Airborne Trampoline Club is a family owned business whose mission is to provide a safe place for individuals, whether at a recreational or a competitive level, to further develop their skills and good overall fitness.
57. Airborne Trampoline Club Values: To provide a brand name organization that will provide a fun environment to attain good overall fitness.
58. Activity: A Case Study Into Visions It is 2012, in British Columbia, and the provincial government has just passed a bill that legalizes the production, distribution, and consumption of marijuana for a trial period of 2 years, as long as the gross profits from distribution do not exceed $5 million/year, and as long as all product meets health and safety requirements. Vince, Sorina, Rob and I are venture capitalists looking to start a company that produces and sells marijuana through retail shops located across the province. Our goals: Within the short 2 years, are to secure a large share of the competitive market, as well as ensure that the provincial government perceives our company as a legitimate representation of the potential for corporate responsibility within the industry.
59. Activity: A Case Study Into Visions You are 2 consulting firms competing for our investment capital. We will ‘hire’ the consulting firm that, based on our goals, presents us with the best: - Vision statement - Mission statement - Values statement - Logo and slogan that embody said visions and values - Any other additional plans/strategies that would benefit our upcoming enterprise -an example of vision, mission, and value statements can be found on page 101 of the kit.
