Do you want to know if an organization has a real vision? Take a look at what’s happening – what is being accomplished? how is it being accomplished? are people collaborating toward a common goal? how do they feel about each other, the leaders and the company? What you see will tell you a lot more than any published words.
Thursday Thoughts: A real vision is lived, not framed.
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In addition to my regular leadership blog, I offer “Thursday Thoughts” – simple truths to remind you of what you know and provide an opportunity for reflection and deeper understanding.
Vision, like leadership and culture, is actually better defined as “it’s what happens when you’re not there” or “when no one is looking.”
More aspects of our business life need to start with clear outcomes, “what do we want to get?” rather than a grab bag of skills and processes, “what should we be doing?”
Excellent points, Mark. A good vision focuses on the end-result. The process to get there is identified and often adjusted as you proceed.