1.5 - About University

H OW DOES A VISION STATEMENT FIT WITH OTHER STATEMENTS?Typical StatementsVisionTime SpanLong-termMission/Purpose StatementValuesStrategiesGoals, ObjectivesAction PlansAmount of InformationShort-termIf you lead a unit or a project inside a larger organization, your vision should be nestedinside the larger organizational vision.OrganizationalVisionWorkgroupVisionProject VisionH OW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOLIn Jack Welch’s GE, “There is no room for anyone who is not an ‘A’ player … with a vision and theability to articulate that vision to others so vividly and powerfully that it becomes their vision.”—Mikel Harry and Richard Schroeder, SIX SIGMACreating a vision statement can be a messy process. Most vision statements start with an individualand are refined through a number of iterations. It takes time and energy to develop andcommunicate a statement, garner support, and, most importantly, achieve aligned action.Don’t get bogged down. Remember Shaun Murphy’s saying, “It’s better to have vision than avision statement.”1. First draft by an individual leader:− Note the principles for establishing a vision, and the reality checks listed in thenext section.− Be clear about your givens and where you need help. (You may have difficultyenrolling others if you are too rigid about your statement. Conversely, a vision-bycommitteewill rarely be engaging.)52 SECTION 2 TOOLS FOR BIG-PICTURE THINKING