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Strategy that moves
Creating clarity, harnessing momentum,
shaping the future



Your challenge?

Your strategy is overtaken by market changes, employees feel excluded, departments pull in different directions—and progress stalls.Strategie bleibt abstrakt – Teams verstehen die Richtung nicht oder sind nicht emotional involviert.

  • Lack of synchronization – Decisions are made in isolation rather than contributing to a common goal.
  • Low implementation momentum – Strategy projects lose momentum, resistance slows down change.

Many companies find that even ambitious strategies fail to be put into practice because there is no clear mental model to synchronize thinking and action.


Possible causes?

Without a clear, shared mindset, strategy remains abstract—people become confused, irritated, and react with resistance.

  • Lack of mental model – Managers and teams cannot mentally anticipate future actions.
  • No common North Star – Each department interprets the strategy differently; there is no clear orientation.
  • Unclear objectives – Instead of looking for innovative solutions, people become stressed (cortisol) and act defensively rather than proactively.

The result: reactive behavior, lack of personal responsibility, hesitant decisions, inefficient implementation.

The solution: Mission statement and exploratory strategy development with MLI

Our approach combines strategic clarity with a deep understanding of group dynamics. This results in a strategy that is not only planned but truly lived—with the full involvement of key personnel, without top management relinquishing control. Together with you and those responsible for formulating the strategy, we design an optimal process.

Our approach:

Mission statement
development –
Creating the North Star

Identification of cultural factors and existing expectations for the future

Vision Labs involving key individuals

Development of a remarkable, attention-grabbing narrative and effective visualization & communication

Exploratory strategy development – finding the best ways forward

Avoiding typical strategic thinking errors

Defined strategy process that utilizes internal knowledge and actively involves key individuals over a period of 8-12 weeks

Reflection on strengths, weaknesses, and future opportunities

Effective strategy implementation

Consistent rhythm and effective mechanics through leadership sprints using the OKR (Objectives & Key Results) method

Avoiding unproductive meetings and maximizing results-oriented, productive implementation time

Ensuring collaborative learning and rapid adaptation.

Start with a no-obligation strategy meeting!

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FAQ Strategy Activation and Mission Statement Development

What is strategy activation?

Strategy activation is a group-dynamic change process. It motivates and empowers employees within an organization to put a strategic plan into practice in order to achieve the desired results.

Why is a mission statement important for a company?

Developing a mission statement for a company ensures that the expectations and priorities of all stakeholders are aligned. A shared corporate mission statement provides guidance and strengthens personal identification with the corporate strategy and values. This allows existing resources to be used more effectively and helps to avoid misunderstandings and communication problems. 

What steps are crucial for strategy activation?

Important steps include interactively communicating a motivating goal and mission statement, setting clear objectives, developing possible solutions, teaching the necessary skills, and establishing clear rules, target criteria, and key performance indicators to measure progress in implementing the strategy.

How can employees be involved in developing a mission statement for a company?

Employees should be actively involved in the process, ideally through structured surveys or interviews with selected key individuals. This ensures that those who will later be responsible for implementing strategic ideas feel involved and that their ideas are taken seriously. The mission statement also describes skills and behaviors that are particularly important for future viability. Employees should be trained and motivated accordingly. Above all, they must be made aware of their specific contribution to change for strategic success. There should be an atmosphere of psychological safety in which feedback and ideas are treated with respect in order to promote acceptance and cooperation.

What role does leadership play in developing a mission statement for companies?

Leadership plays a crucial role by communicating the vision, setting the direction, providing resources, and setting a positive example. In particular, leadership has the task of actively shaping the strategy activation process, actively involving employees in key positions, and jointly telling a coherent and motivating story about the future of the company. Based on the mission statement, it is the task of leadership to encourage employees to adapt and change their thinking and behavior in areas critical to success.

What is a mission statement and why is mission statement development important for companies?

A mission statement is a written or visual declaration that describes the long-term goals, values, and purposes of a company or organization. It serves as a guide for strategic direction and decision-making. A strong mission statement creates identity, promotes employee loyalty, and can appeal to customers and stakeholders.

How does mission statement development work? How is an effective mission statement developed for a company?

Developing an effective mission statement requires careful analysis of the company's values, vision, and goals. Key stakeholders should be involved to ensure broad acceptance. The mission statement should be concise, inspiring, and easy to understand. It should also be reviewed regularly and adapted to changes in the organization or the environment.