The leader of today has a vision for tomorrow: a vision that is clear, achievable, motivating, and exciting. Managing by vision allows an organization to create its future. This book shows managers how to develop organizational vision, values, and mission to build team spirit and productivity. Table of Contents Introduction The Process of Visioning Understanding the Process The Essence-Driven Organization Organizational Renewal Cycle Visionary Leadership Step 1: Clarify Values Identifying Values Linking Personal and Organizational Values Values Cards Values and Teams Step 2: Scan the Current Situation Exploring Your Current State History of the Organization Opportunities and Threats Step 3: Define the Mission Checking Your Mission Organizational or Team Mission Statements Pitfalls in Creating Mission Statements Step 4: Create a Vision Picturing Excellence Vision and Performance Visioning Releases Spirit The Power of Preferred Imagery How to Begin Visioning Tools Overall Visioning Process Step 5: Implement the Vision Communicating the Vision Living the Vision Outcomes of Visioning Process References Objectives Learn the process of visioning Define an organizational mission Understand the psychology of visioning Discover reasons why successful organizations have vision, values and mission Explore a case study related to visioning
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