Creating the Vision

1. Creating the Vision Establishing Goals

2. Visioning • One of the most important things to do in the preparation stage is to VISUALIZE things in your mind. • Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

3. Planning process that provides specific direction and meaning to the day-to-day activities. strategic planning places the strategic vision into motion. Visioning proactive plan for the future. It is a view of the future that everyone can believe in. Visioning vs. Planning

4. A Vision Statement • Says what you want out of life. • It defines the person you are. • Details principles and beliefs. • Gives you the power to create and design your life around your personal values. Fritz, Brown, Lunde,& Banset, (2005).

5. Why Have a Vision Statement? • It gives direction to your life. • Allows you to live life with a purpose. • Creates a positive vision of your future. • Allows you to live life to the fullest potential. Fritz, Brown, Lunde,& Banset, (2005).

6. How to Write a Vision Statement • What are three to five things that make you happy? • What are three to five things you are committed to in your life? • List three to five things you are doing right now to use your full potential?

7. Writing the Vision Statement cont. • On the next sheet of paper, write down your three to five most important roles (ex: friend, employee, parent, etc). • Write down five adjectives that describe your behavior in each of these roles.

8. Writing the Vision Statement cont. • On the next sheet of paper, list five priority values. • List ten of your strengths. • List three to five things you would like to do to make a difference in the world.

9. Writing the Vision Statement cont. • ALMOST THERE!!!! 9.) Look at all your answers you gave on the three pages and summarize your five life guiding principles (Values). Examples include: loyalty responsibility, hard work, faith.

10. Putting It All Together • Write first paragraph on your life guiding principles to define who you are. • Write one paragraph that introduces your five most important roles. • Describe each of these five roles in individual paragraphs using the adjectives you described. • The last paragraph should focus on your vision based on how you answered, “What are five things you would like to do to make a difference in the world.” Adapted from: Fritz, Brown, Lunde,& Banset, (2005).

11. What about a Community Vision? • Use steps 6, 7, 8 and 10, but understand in the end it is a much shorter statement than a personal vision statement. • A community or organizational vision statement is typically no more than one paragraph.

12. Goal Statements • Provide us with motivation, energy, and enthusiasm. • Keep us on track. • Ensure greater success. • Build confidence.

13. Five Rules to Writing Goal Statements • Make sure the goal is something you really want • Always write the goal in a positive manner. • Be specific about your goal. • Place a time frame on your goal. • Make the goal statement measurable.

14. What to do With Your Goals? • Place them where you can always see them!!! • Bathroom Mirror • Wallet • On the Refrigerator • Night Stand • In Your Calendar

15. In Summary • You have to have a plan for success! • It starts with a vision. • You get the vision by reaching each goal. • You reach goals by hard work, dedication, and perseverance.