As it turned out, the process inherited a number of overlapping, and sometimes inconsistent, strategy elements from prior planning work. In addition to a mission and vision, there were other elements that had been developed over time in response to various planning needs, including a “corporate objective,” “strategic priorities,” “four pillars” and a statement of “distinctive excellence.” The proliferation of these different elements led one Vice President to quip that the company’s collection of strategic planning “artifacts” called for a garage sale.