VISION

The leaders job is to create a vision. - Robert L. Swiggett

If there is no vision, there is no business. - Mark Leslie

Painters of the vision and architects of the journey - Joe Nevin, MIS Director

- a mental image of a possible and desirable future state of organization. -expresses the leaders ambitions for the organization

IMPORTANT POINTS

BEST VISIONS

effective leadership can develop a vision for any job, work unit, or organization Many people, including managers who do not develop into strong leaders, do not develop a clear vision instead they focus on performing or surviving on a day-by-day basis
IMPORTANT CONCEPTS

Ideal communicates a standard of excellence and a clear voice of positive values Unique communicates and inspires pride in being different from other organizations.

Making clear where you are heading Lack of direction is likely to result in frustrations

Not just any vision will do.

Where do visions come from?

1. Reflect leaders needs 2. Ignore stakeholder needs 3. Stay abreast of environmental changes.

1. Sensitive to emerging opportunities 2. Develop right capabilities 3. Capitalize on networks of insightful individuals 4. Accidental 5. New initiatives 6. Trial and error