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THE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES <br />The Purpose of organizational Values <br />Values are the set of beliefs held by the organization. Every organization has them. Values are the <br />underlying principles that guide operations, decisions and staff. They are what drive the priorities of <br />employees, managers, Council. They are the basis of the ethical standards in dealing with employees, <br />customers, vendors and competitors. <br />A values statement is essential to good strategic planning because values underlie the decision - making <br />process. Ignoring the cultural values of an organization is disastrous for a strategic plan because <br />regardless of the plan, major and minor decisions alike will always align with the culture but not <br />necessarily with the mission. Identifying and incorporating the values into the planning process will <br />assure that goals, objectives and strategies will be achievable. <br />The Council reviewed a list of values and determined that the following values reflected those of the City <br />of Lino Lakes. <br />Balance <br />Direction <br />Leadership <br />Open- mindedness <br />Respect <br />Teamwork <br />Taking all views into perspective to create the greatest good for the City. <br />We have a Vision and Mission for Lino Lakes. <br />We need to provide lead /clear direction to City. <br />We need to be open to all views to make effective decisions. <br />We need to be respectful of each other...staff & citizens. <br />We need to work together as a group ...discuss /decide /align...Staff and <br />the Council. <br />Environmentally conscious Protecting and preserving the natural beauty of the City. <br />Family Lino Lakes is a good place to raise a family...we are a family friendly <br />community. <br />Recreation Lino Lakes is a place to have fun and stay healthy. <br />Solitude Lino Lakes provides residents with privacy. <br />Independence Lino Lakes provides freedom. <br />Mindfulness We are mindful and intentionally restrain from making rash decisions. <br />We think things through. We take the City into consideration before <br />acting. <br />Charm Our setting is unique...we have wonderful attributes and natural beauty. <br />Warmth People like being here...we are a friendly City. <br />6 <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />