Mission statements should be living documents, and Wendy’s is one of the best I’ve ever seen. A person could adopt theirs as their own and do well in life. Mission statements are important and, when done thoughtfully and thoroughly, can keep a company moving forward. I like Wendy’s in particular because it’s concise and uses easily understandable language. Nothing fancy, just good, old-fashioned operating principles that point straight ahead.
While many mission statements are full of lofty, often obtuse language, the one below is simple and unmistakable. The one we had at Lexmark was over-the-top and laden with too many points. A mission statement’s main points should be easily remembered and get to the very deepest core of what is important. It should serve as a guiding light to everyone in the organization, and to your customers as an assurance that your goal is to take care of them.
Wendy’s Mission Statement, “What We Believe,” is a list of simple, easy-to-remember guidelines that serve as an internal mission statement and an external customer service goal. Any company or person that follows this mission statement will have friends and customers for life.
* QUALITY IS OUR RECIPE - We don’t cut corners on our products, service, or employees.
* TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT - Be genuine and kind and lend each other a helping hand.
* DO THE RIGHT THING - Honesty and integrity are rules we live by.
* PROFIT MEANS GROWTH - Teamwork is the key to our success.
* GIVE BACK - Make your community better every day.
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