Principles are the next required step in performance that creates sustainable results. Only the time taken to develop principles is voluntary.
Principles are general truths, basic to other truths. Principles determine the nature, essence and character of individuals and daily organizational reality.
The golden rule is a personal principle that governs individual action. The elimination of organizational waste, inefficiencies and inconsistency is an organizational principle that governs collective behavior.
A disciplined approach to principles results in personal and organizational performance. Unintended and unwanted consequences arise from undisciplined principle performance.
Principles are unique to people and organizations. You can however determine the alignment, integration and focus of performance principles by answering one simple question:
"Are we doing the right thing and are we doing things right"
