By , Beth Miller
Published May 03, 2016
I recently had the opportunity to observe one of my Vistage member’s company meetings. Over the years that I have been working with this insurance company, they have grown from a steady family company to a managed-growth company with a vision to be the insurance partner of choice. They are recognized for their innovative products, highly skilled associates and a standard of client care and service that has reshaped their industry.
However, a vision is just a vision until you put goals and plans in place to realize the vision. And as a company grows it gets harder to keep everyone aligned to the vision while maintaining your culture. One of the ways they have been able to grow, and actually strengthen their culture and progress toward their vision, was to first build commitment from all of the partners that company culture was critical to their growth. When they had full commitment, quarterly meetings became a critical communications vehicle.
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During the one hour meeting it was clear to me that these quarterly meetings are well thought out and executed. They are designed to keep people focused on the future.
When you meet with your company, make sure your meetings have the following components:
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An investment of four hours a year in quarterly meetings can, when properly planned and executed, provide your employees with the boost needed to continue to meet and exceed company goals. The meetings will demonstrate to them your commitment to the vision, to them and to your company mission.
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