strategic values

Meaning

1. 1nounplural

   the core principles that guide how an organization plans and makes important long-term decisions

   Grammar: Usually plural; takes a plural verb: 'The strategic values are...'

   Patterns

   • the strategic values of an organization
   • define strategic values
   • be guided by strategic values

   The CEO asked every department to align its goals with the company's strategic values.

   Their strategic values emphasize innovation, integrity, and long-term thinking.

   When the merger failed, managers blamed a clash of strategic values between the two firms.

Common combinations

core strategic values

Trust and transparency are core strategic values at this bank.

align with strategic values

Any new project must align with our strategic values.

define strategic values

The leadership team met to define the company's strategic values.

a set of strategic values

She introduced a clear set of strategic values for the startup.

Synonyms and how they differ

core values

Core values is the more common everyday term; strategic values highlights that the principles shape long-term planning.

principles

Principles are general beliefs about right behavior; strategic values are specifically tied to an organization's strategy.

Word family

value noun

a belief about what is important, or the worth of something

strategic adjective

relating to long-term plans

strategy noun

a plan for reaching a long-term goal

Commonly confused: strategic values or value?

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