Find the Root Cause of Your Biggest Roadblock in Two Minutes

This eight-question quiz identifies the most important challenges your business must address to reach the next level of business growth. When all eight [aspects] are in place, your business will have a solid foundation for unlimited growth and sustained success.

Who should take this quiz?

Everyone you would include in making strategic plans for your business. You want to get a broad perspective on how different elements in your organization perceive the situation.

How do I choose the correct answers?

There are no “correct” answers. Choose the one that best fits your situation. Each answer represents an “increasing level of awareness” of that [aspect of your business]. Do not exceed the lowest level that is accurate (eg, “no” or closest to “no”).

If you need help understanding the challenge or which answer fits best, read Focus, Performance and Morale.

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	Question 1: Values "What is the ethical framework?" The values define how employees will act under stress or difficult circumstances, and provide the basis for the corporate culture.

	Question 2: Vision Statement "What are you building?" The vision must be clear and concise, creating a picture in every employee's mind of what the organization will become.

	Question 3: Mission Statement "What value does the business deliver to its customers?" The mission must clearly describe the value the organization delivers to its clients in the simplest, most basic form.

	Question 4: Business Plan "What are the strategies and tactics?" The business plan must lay out the details behind the mission, describing the structure of the organization, how it works, and how it will lead to the vision.

	Question 5: Marketing Plan(s) "How do you sell your products or services?" Describes the manner in which the organization will promote its products and services, and the markets they are expected to serve.

	Question 6: ~~Goals~~Roles & Responsibilities "What is each person responsible to make happen?" Assign specific goals and define boundaries within which each contributor should work to achieve goals.

	Question 7: Structure & Systems "How does work flow through the business?" Allows everyone to understand processes that occur before and after they are involved to ensure effective execution in their areas.

	Question 8: Communication Protocol "How is the foundation kept current and properly communicated?" Defines actions required to ensure that the foundation is continuously communicated, revised and updated.