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August 2025 · Note

Is the writing on the wall for values?

Recently someone told me that values are no longer relevant. That businesses are now focusing on profit, efficiency, resilience.

Recently someone told me that values are no longer relevant. That businesses are now focusing on profit, efficiency, resilience.

Of course, you know my view on this already.

If your values are not found quickly and left behind, but instead deeply understood and strongly held principles that define your choices, then they will underpin everything else you need to achieve.

And there could never be more need for this than in times of turbulence.

So if you need to focus on the survival of your business and team, indeed on its ability to thrive in 'interesting' times, getting to grips with your principles will make all the difference.

Erika Clegg, strategic adviser to founder-led and family-owned organisations. Start a conversation.