<strong> </strong>Another way to develop your strategic outlook is to attune your mission to that of the company’s. According to the article <em><a href="http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/seven-ways-to-maximize-value-to-the-corporation-1">Seven Ways to Maximize Value to the Corporation</a></em> from this publication on July 1, 2010, one of the first activities the <a href="http://www.securityexecutivecouncil.com/">Security Executive Council</a> advises is to analyze each security program under a strategic lens to ensure:
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	<li>The benefits outweigh the cost.</li>
	<li>Expenses are managed and measured by program.</li>
	<li>The case for relevancy is clear.</li>
	<li>Programs are reviewed for enhancements regularly.</li>
	<li>Partnerships with other risk management are outlined.</li>
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After completing these points on your own, pose them to your team and foster a discussion.  Then, challenge each individual team member to draft their own mission statement explaining how their day to day role contributes to the company’s clients.  Going through this detailed exercise will enable your security team to communicate concisely their contribution to the business goals.