Hobenshield: June 2006

Had a bit of an epiphany today while out for a run. I realised that with all of this expensive business schooling and training on strategy, marketing, HR, operations management . . . bla bla bla I've never actually turned it on myself i.e. what is my mission in life? What is my vision of where I want to be in 20 years and what will I have achieved? What do I truely value? . .. . . well I had a think about those first few questions this morning and I will spend the next few weeks thinking about how I "market" myself, treat my "personnel" and operate. It was really a good thing to decide what I was actually looking for. I'll give you a bit of a look into it.

My Mission:

I am a responsible and considerate husband, father and manager. I use my continuously developing skills & knowledge to provide all members of my family with a safe and secure environment where they and I can grow, flourish & love.

My Vision:

I will be a loved and respected husband, father and colleague. My integrity, consideration, energy and initiative will be an inspiration to all those who I engage. I will be well travelled, experienced and content.

My Values:

Family, Love, Learning, Integrity, Health and Happiness.

Now, the trick with all of this mumbo jumbo is to make sure that everything that I do contributes to it in some way. If it does not contribute then it doesn't get done. No more frivolous activities unless they are contributing to the things above. That is where the strategy comes in. I am still working on that. But the handy thing is that once you have figured out your mission, vision and values. Most of the other stuff is pretty self evident.

I'll get on that and let you know what I come up with when I actually manage it.

Alrighty, off to try to get started on my mission.

Ryan.