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Ever since Built to Last <\/i><\/a><\/span>was published in 1994, companies have been \u201ccore value\u201d happy. Walk into almost any corporate office and you’re bound to see words like INTEGRITY, TEAMWORK, and this a good one, QUALITY, displayed on lackluster decals. Actually, there\u2019s a better chance that you\u2019ll gloss right over them – but they are there. Attempting to implement core values in this way is not only ineffective, but potentially harmful to your business. Thankfully, there is a more effective alternative- guiding principles<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Core Values VS. Guiding Principles<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you Google either of these phrases, you\u2019ll likely find a lot of overlapping definitions. Before we continue, let\u2019s define them for ourselves to avoid any confusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Core Values- <\/b><\/span>the fundamental beliefs of an organization. These are generally crafted to be used internally through strategy, marketing, and sales, but often end up in external messaging as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n