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Values, Mission and vision

Your totem goes here, you may use a build if you desire. Values, Mission and vision. Your name goes here Your course position goes here. Learning Objectives. As a result of this session, you will: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision

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Values, Mission and vision

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  1. Your totem goes here, you may use a build if you desire Values, Mission and vision Your name goes here Your course position goes here

  2. Learning Objectives As a result of this session, you will: • Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision • Review the values, mission, and vision of Scouting • Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership • Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket • Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values, mission, and vision NE-II-177

  3. A Story of Values, Mission, and Vision NE-II-177

  4. Values What is your definition of Values? NE-II-177

  5. Values • Values … are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions NE-II-177

  6. Values Where do we get our Values? NE-II-177

  7. Values Values can take a variety of forms. For example: • Principles or standards • “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) • “Be Prepared” • “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... • Personal Qualities • Honesty • Communication • Being Organized NE-II-177

  8. Values • Character Traits • Loyalty, enthusiasm, openness to others • Codes of Ethics • Hippocratic Oath • Ten Commandments • BSA’s Outdoor Code ... • Goals • Living a healthy life • Caring for others NE-II-177

  9. Values The Scout Oath and The Scout Law are statements of Scouting’s Values NE-II-177

  10. Values “Acting in accord with our beliefs and values is one of the greatest challenges each of us faces every day. It’s true for individuals in all aspects of life … and equally true for organizations of every kind and size.” Eric Harvey and Alexander Lucia NE-II-177

  11. Mission What is a Mission? NE-II-177

  12. Mission A mission is a brief statement that reflects the core values of an organization. A mission communicates an organization’s long-term objectives – why the organization exists. NE-II-177

  13. Mission Statement A Mission Statement … • Serves as a communication tool for an organization • Aligns people with a purpose; it fosters commitment and unity • Defines directions for change and growth • Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure activities and programs NE-II-177

  14. Sample Mission Statements • “To establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow” – Starbucks Coffee • “To solve unsolved problems innovatively” – 3M • “To offer all the fine customers in our territories all of their household needs in a manner in which they continue to think of us fondly” – Wal-Mart NE-II-177

  15. Mission Statement Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To preserve and improve human life: • “Corporate social responsibility • “Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company • “Science-based innovation • “Honesty and integrity • “Profit, but profit from work that benefits humanity” – Merck NE-II-177

  16. Mission Statement Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To make people happy: • “No cynicism • “Nurturing and promulgation of ‘wholesome American values’ • “Creativity, dreams, and imagination • “Fanatical attention to consistency and detail • “Preservation and control of the Disney ‘magic’” – Walt Disney NE-II-177

  17. Mission Statement “The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” – Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America NE-II-177

  18. Vision What is a Vision? NE-II-177

  19. Vision A vision is a picture of future success. A vision forms when we think far enough ahead to realize there will be important challenges that we can prepare for now. NE-II-177

  20. Vision “Nothing happens unless first a dream.” – Carl Sandburg NE-II-177

  21. Vision Consider these Visions: * NE-II-177

  22. Vision John F. Kennedy: September 12, 1962 “We choose to go to the moon.” * NE-II-177

  23. Vision Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. August 28, 1963 “I have a dream.” * NE-II-177

  24. Vision Margaret Thatcher Former Prime Minister of Great Britain “It is my unique responsibility as the leader to shine a spotlight on the future….” * NE-II-177

  25. Vision Lord Baden-Powell … a world brotherhood of Scouts living in peace. NE-II-177

  26. Vision Criteria for a Meaningful Vision • A vision engages the heart and the spirit. • ... leads toward a worthwhile goal. • ... gives meaning to an effort. • ... is simple. • ... is attainable. • ... can change over time. NE-II-177

  27. Vision Statement –Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future, Scouting will continue to: • Offer young people responsible fun and adventure; • Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. • Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; • Serve America’s communities and families with its quality, values-based program. NE-II-177

  28. Reviewing:Values, Mission, and Vision • Values – Core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and our actions. • Mission – Encapsulates the values and articulates the overall, long-term objective. • Vision – A picture of success and the related plan of action. NE-II-177

  29. Punch Line:Values, Mission, and Vision • “A vision without a mission is just a dream … • “A mission without a vision just passes the time … • “A vision with action can change the world.” – Joel Barker NE-II-177

  30. TheWood Badge Ticket

  31. The Wood Badge Ticket • A Wood Badge Ticket is: • A commitment • A vision of personal improvement • A vision of how you will lead • A series of goals • Your ticket is guided by • Your Personal Values • Your Personal Mission • Your Vision NE-II-177

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  33. Writing Your Ticket • Your mission (action plan) should: • Be significant • Be written to support your current Scouting position • Provide maximum positive impact for your youth membership • Include at least five goals • Incorporate some aspect of Diversity in at least one of the five goals • If you wish, one of the five goals may involve developing a self-assessment tool NE-II-177

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  35. The Goals in Your Ticket The goals written for your ticket should be SMART: • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant • Time-Based NE-II-177

  36. The Metrics For Your Ticket For each goal, you will also describe: • Who • What • Where • When • How • Why • How Verified NE-II-177

  37. Approval of Your Ticket • Your Troop Guide will assist you during the course weekends. • Write your ticket and obtain approval from your Troop Guide as soon as possible, but no later than noon on Monday, October 23. • A Ticket Counselor will be assigned to you and will work with you after the course weekends. Your Ticket Counselor gives final approval of your ticket. NE-II-177

  38. Working Your Ticket • When it’s approved, you “work your ticket.” • All five goals must be completed within 18 months of the end of this course – mmm dd, 2010 • When you and your counselor agree that you have completed all the goals on your ticket, you may apply for your Wood Badge certificate, beads, neckerchief, and woggle. NE-II-177

  39. Dealing With Change • Change happens • Scouting responsibilities change • Original goals may become unrealistic • Work with your Ticket Counselor • Revise your goals accordingly • Maintain focus on the benefit to the youth • The completion date doesn’t change NE-II-177

  40. Summary Effective leaders create a compelling vision and translate it into reality. • Values motivate us – what are your values? • Your job in Scouting – what is your mission? • The plan to bring it to life – what is your vision? Your Wood Badge Ticket is your key to turning your Vision into Reality NE-II-177

  41. Learning Objectives Now, as a result of this session, you should: • Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision • Understand the values, mission, and vision of Scouting • Understand values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership • Understand the Wood Badge Ticket • Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values, mission, and vision NE-II-177

  42. Learning Objectives As a result of this session you will be able to: • Understand the progression of BSA training opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in that framework • Get an overview of the practical and application phases of Wood Badge • Understand why the Boy Scout troop is used during Wood Badge as the model for training and team-building • Discard any misconceptions or anxiety regarding the course purpose, content, and methods of presentation NE-II-177

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