Aug 21, 2017
When we meet with people to discuss strengthening their HR practices, we often use the term “Kingdom-minded organization.” More often than not, they are intrigued as to precisely how we define what potentially encompasses a considerably broad scope or approach. Certainly, many Christian business people, academia professionals, pastors, and consultants have their own ideas as to what constitutes a Kingdom-minded organization. My own Kingdom-minded human resources organization has worked hard to develop what we feel is a clear, actionable, and measurable articulation of just what a Kingdom-minded organization means to us and how to achieve it, and, as a result, the organizational leaders we work with express enthusiasm to achieve these goals, and are willing to invest their precious time, dollars, and energy into making their organization a prosperous one, and one reflective of Christ and His teachings.
In terms of what comprises the framework of a Kingdom-minded organization, the model I developed contains principles that apply to marketplace organizations, colleges and universities, churches, and non-profit organizations alike.
A Kingdom-minded organization puts Christ first, with a focus on integrity, honesty, and straightforward dealings with students, alumni, parents, staff, contractors and suppliers, etc. Such an organization possesses clearly delineated mission, vision, and core value statements. It has agreed upon goals and objectives, especially in the realms of mission execution, customer service, production, and quality.
Being a Kingdom-minded organization does not in any way preclude prosperity. On the contrary, it aims to be prosperous for the benefit of its key stakeholders, leadership, owners, employees, and the organization’s community. They should—they must—strive to do great things, marrying their godly goals with the fruits of success, those of a job well done. By no means should they consider themselves as unable to participate in the results-driven culture of winning U.S. organizations.
Mission, Vision, And Values (MVV)
When mapping out the future of an organization that professes to strive to become high performing, management must create its mission, vision, and value statements (MVVs) or ignite existing ones by recreating them. Much has been written on what should comprise mission, vision, and value statements. I always suggest keeping them simple—simple concepts that all employees can remember and fully support. It’s difficult to fully commit to and “own” an organization’s ideals if they are so complicated, convoluted, or vague that the employees can’t remember them clearly.
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In His Name HR helps organizations build high performance Human Resources programs. Visit them at In HIS Name HR or e-mail them here.
Mark A. Griffin is the founder and chief consultant of In His Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Mark A. Griffin | Christian Higher Ed HR
Aug 15, 2017
When I was asked to blog about forward-thinking human resources content to Christian Higher Ed Professionals, I knew I would have to start by constructing a solid foundation and build upon that. Having spent over 25 years in corporate America working alongside highly respected HR thought leaders at such organizations as Kodak, PepsiCo, and Merck Inc., I thought back to what makes certain organizations succeed while others fail.
Six years ago, I founded and now lead a growing HR consulting firm that supports organizations across the United States, organizations with one thing in common—they are Christian-based, whether for-profit companies or ministries and churches, and all possess essentially the same strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. No amount of technology or reengineering solves their issues. At the end of the day, it is the people within those organizations who make the difference.
What singles out certain organizations is the ability of their leadership to align their people effort to a collective MVV—mission, vision and values. Without this foundation, organizations flounder and employees lack direction. Without identified and established MVVs, HR leaders are unable to align their HR programs to achieve high performance. I have witnessed firsthand what happens when organizations lack this essential organizational mantra. What’s tragic is that establishing a company’s MVV is not only basic but quite simple to do. It requires nothing more than to identify why you do what you do and how you want to do it.
In the coming posts, I will guide you through the necessary steps to identify your core beliefs and goals, your MVV. Then we will explore how to skillfully integrate this MVV into your HR process to ensure you deliver on your mission, achieve your vision, and work within the values you establish. I will also define for you a term we use: “Kingdom-minded organization.” In my experience, the use of this Christian-oriented term illuminates how your organization will present its MVV differently to those of secular organizations.
Once you spend some time reflecting on what is meaningful to you and your organization, you will have taken the first steps on our journey together to create a Kingdom-minded organization of like-minded individuals working together to achieve high performance.
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In His Name HR helps organizations build high-performance Human Resources programs. Visit them at In HIS Name HR or e-mail them.
Mark A. Griffin is the founder and chief consultant of In His Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Mark A. Griffin | Christian Higher Ed HR
Mar 8, 2017
Honored To Be Featured in Outcomes Magazine Spring 2017 Edition
Making your mission, vision and values a reality
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MARK A. GRIFFIN is the founder and chief consultant of In His Name HR LLC. Follow him on Facebook at InHISNameHR or Twitter @InHISNameHR. In His Name HR helps organizations build HR programs based on MVV. Contact them for more information at (InHISNameHR.com) or e-mail them at HR@InHISNameHR.com.
CLA Dallas 2017: Clarify your organization’s leadership strength by attending Mark Griffin’s CLA Conference workshop “Managing Employees to Success.” April 4–6, 2017.
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In His Name HR helps organizations build high performance Human Resources programs. Visit them at In HIS Name HR or e-mail them here.
Mark A. Griffin is the founder and chief consultant of In His Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Christian Higher Ed HR, Kingdom Company Building
Jul 19, 2016
Tune in and listen to Fred and Lisa as they interview Mark A. Griffin, Chief Consultant for In His Name HR, LLC. The topic will be Mark’s new book, College to Career: The Student Guide to Career and Life Navigation.
Listen below online or download the podcast from iTunes here.
Recorded live at WJTL headquarters on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
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Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Podcasts
Jun 8, 2015
Enjoy listening to Fred and Lisa as they interview Mark A. Griffin, Chief Consultant for In His Name HR, LLC Christian Business Consulting. Topics will be encouragement at work and the recent launch on Christian Professionals of Central Pennsylvania (CPCP) LinkedIn group. Recorded live at WJTL studio headquarters on Thursday, May 21, 2015.
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Mark A. Griffin | Podcasts
May 15, 2015
Tune in on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 7AM and enjoy listening to Fred and Lisa as they interview Mark A. Griffin, Chief Consultant for In His Name HR, LLC Christian Business Consulting. Topics will be encouragement at work and the recent launch on Christian Professionals of Central Pennsylvania (CPCP) LinkedIn group.
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Mark A. Griffin | Events
Apr 19, 2015
Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce
and
Career Link of Mifflin County
Wednesday June 17, 2015
Noon – 1:00pm
Topic: 8 Keys For LinkedIn Success
Mark A. Griffin
Founder and Chief Consultant
In HIS Name HR, LLC
Objectives
Struggling to understand why and how to use LinkedIn to promote yourself or your organization? Struggle no more.
LinkedIn is a great way to connect with colleagues, customers, clients, job applicants, and vendors. Learn why LinkedIn is important for business and how to market yourself and your organization using LinkedIn. Learn to use and leverage LinkedIn Forums and how to optimize your personal and organizational page profiles.
Three key techniques you will learn:
1. How to engage with your LinkedIn Network
2. Ways to develop and expand your Network with purpose
3. How to create an effective LinkedIn presence
Come join us. We will help you understand LinkedIn etiquette and good LinkedIn networking techniques, and how to most effectively leverage LinkedIn groups.
Register Here Today
Event Location:
The MCIDC Plaza
34 Duquesne Way
Lewistown, PA 17044
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About The Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Valley comprises two counties in the heart of Pennsylvania – Mifflin and Juniata- with a population of approximately 70,000 and a diversity of large and small businesses. The Valley, while primarily rural in nature and with all the beauty and serenity of nature and country living, is within the densely populated Northeast Corridor and just a few hours from major metropolitan areas.
There are many quaint towns and villages, and the Juniata River. Juniata and Mifflin Counties each have county airports and commercial air travel is available at either the University Park Airport in State College or the Harrisburg International Airport less than an hour east. Learn more here.
About Mark A. Griffin
Mark A. Griffin, is the Founder and Chief Consultant of In HIS Name HR LLC, a human resources outsourcing and career-coaching firm.
Mark serves as President of In HIS Name HR. In HIS Name HR is a Human Resources outsourcing and business-consulting firm created to help organizations pilot the complex issues of managing HR. As a human resources professional with 25-plus years of experience in both public (Quaker Oats Company, Merck Inc.) and private companies (Conestoga Wood Specialties, Valco Companies Inc.), Mark is passionate about building high-performing workplaces utilizing best practices and helping organizations with strong values lead successfully and responsibly.
Mark will inspire you to develop your company and personal web presence through the use of the powerful social media tool LinkedIn. In HIS Name HR LLC has a built a strong web presence with over 2500 Facebook followers, 25,000 Twitter followers and 2600-plus connections on LinkedIn. Mark applies his more than two decades of human resources expertise to help companies pilot the complex issues of managing HR.
Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Events
Apr 14, 2015
Harrisburg Business Women
Best Western Premier Atrium / Heritage Room
April 14, 2015
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Thank you for attending our recent workshop. We would love to work for you or others in your network. Many people ask why work with In HIS Name HR? Because we help you achieve success through your most valuable asset—your people. And, no matter what your business is, the odds are we have experience in it.
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We have worked with companies from around the world in all sorts of industries, from light manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, software development, residential construction, commercial construction, food companies, entertainment companies, and even senior care and senior care medical centers. We even have extensive experience working in the non-profit world of ministries and churches.
We have the specialized skills and breadth of expertise to develop and lead your initiative, saving you time, money, and resources.
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Learn more about our services:
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With our vast experiences in many industries we will create the HR programs that will drive excellence. Contact us today. You will be glad you did.
Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Events
Mar 30, 2015
Wednesday June 3, 2015
Breakout Session 11:00am – 12:00pm
High Center
Messiah College
1 College Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Topic: 8 Keys For LinkedIn Success
Mark A. Griffin
Founder and Chief Consultant
In HIS Name HR, LLC
Register For The Forum Here
Objectives
Struggling to understand why and how to use LinkedIn to promote yourself or your organization? Struggle no more.
LinkedIn is a great way to connect with colleagues, customers, clients, job applicants, and vendors. Learn why LinkedIn is important for business and how to market yourself and your organization using LinkedIn. Learn to use and leverage LinkedIn Forums and how to optimize your personal and organizational page profiles.
Three key techniques you will learn:
1. How to engage with your LinkedIn Network
2. Ways to develop and expand your Network with purpose
3. How to create an effective LinkedIn presence
Come join us. We will help you understand LinkedIn etiquette and good LinkedIn networking techniques, and how to most effectively leverage LinkedIn groups. This course is pending possible HRCI credit approval.
About The Business Women’s Forum
Business Women’s Forum is the largest one day professional development conference for women in the Central Pennsylvania region
Business Women’s Forum (BWF) is a day-long annual conference geared towards women professionals. The 2014 event marked Business Women’s Forum’s 20th year! The Forum is a product of two Chambers of Commerce working together; the Greater Carlisle Area Chamber and the West Shore Chamber. Their mission is to provide opportunities for business women of all professional levels to network, create business contacts, and develop additional leadership skills in a motivational and supportive environment.
About Mark A. Griffin
Mark A. Griffin, is the Founder and Chief Consultant of In HIS Name HR LLC, a human resources outsourcing and career-coaching firm.
Mark serves as President of In HIS Name HR. In HIS Name HR is a Human Resources outsourcing and business-consulting firm created to help organizations pilot the complex issues of managing HR. As a human resources professional with 25-plus years of experience in both public (Quaker Oats Company, Merck Inc.) and private companies (Conestoga Wood Specialties, Valco Companies Inc.), Mark is passionate about building high-performing workplaces utilizing best practices and helping organizations with strong values lead successfully and responsibly.
Mark will inspire you to develop your company and personal web presence through the use of the powerful social media tool LinkedIn. In HIS Name HR LLC has a built a strong web presence with over 2500 Facebook followers, 25,000 Twitter followers and 2600-plus connections on LinkedIn. Mark applies his more than two decades of human resources expertise to help companies pilot the complex issues of managing HR.
Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Events
Mar 19, 2015
Harrisburg Business Women
Best Western Premier Atrium / Heritage Room
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
11:30am – 1:30pm
Topic: 8 Keys For LinkedIn Success
Mark A. Griffin
Founder and Chief Consultant
In HIS Name HR, LLC
Objectives
Struggling to understand why and how to use LinkedIn to promote yourself or your organization? Struggle no more.
LinkedIn is a great way to connect with colleagues, customers, clients, job applicants, and vendors. Learn why LinkedIn is important for business and how to market yourself and your organization using LinkedIn. Learn to use and leverage LinkedIn Forums and how to optimize your personal and organizational page profiles.
Three key techniques you will learn:
1. How to engage with your LinkedIn Network
2. Ways to develop and expand your Network with purpose
3. How to create an effective LinkedIn presence
Come join us. We will help you understand LinkedIn etiquette and good LinkedIn networking techniques, and how to most effectively leverage LinkedIn groups. This course is pending possible HRCI credit approval.
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About Harrisburg Business Women
Harrisburg Business Women’s Group is a networking group for Business Women in and around the Harrisburg Pennsylvania Area. Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Premier/Central Hotel & Conference Center, located at 800 East Park Drive in Harrisburg.
About Mark A. Griffin
Mark A. Griffin, is the Founder and Chief Consultant of In HIS Name HR LLC, a human resources outsourcing and career-coaching firm.
Mark serves as President of In HIS Name HR. In HIS Name HR is a Human Resources outsourcing and business-consulting firm created to help organizations pilot the complex issues of managing HR. As a human resources professional with 25-plus years of experience in both public (Quaker Oats Company, Merck Inc.) and private companies (Conestoga Wood Specialties, Valco Companies Inc.), Mark is passionate about building high-performing workplaces utilizing best practices and helping organizations with strong values lead successfully and responsibly.
Mark will inspire you to develop your company and personal web presence through the use of the powerful social media tool LinkedIn. In HIS Name HR LLC has a built a strong web presence with over 2500 Facebook followers, 25,000 Twitter followers and 2600-plus connections on LinkedIn. Mark applies his more than two decades of human resources expertise to help companies pilot the complex issues of managing HR.
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