So, what's all the fuss over vision statements? Is it a big deal and should you care? To gain a personal perspective, think about your workplace and complete this statement: This organization is being managed as if its main purpose is to --------.
If your response came quickly, can be explained easily and fills you with hope, then you're working in a purpose-driven organization where the vision is clear and the future holds promise.
If, however, your response was slow in coming, is difficult to express and leaves you wondering then you're working in a personality-driven organization where the vision is obscure and the future harbors doubt.
In the latter workplace the rules are vague and often changed by a handful of higher ups. The way work gets done depends upon who's assigned to it. You're directed to make quick fixes that look good at first, but don't hold up under scrutiny.
Continuous short term thinking creates a reactionary environment where it's easy to get caught up in mundane activities because you don't know why you shouldn't.
Lacking a coherent picture of what lies ahead you're less likely to think about the future, opting instead to focus on immediate accomplishments that keep the pay check coming.
It becomes increasingly difficult to measure your accomplishments and thus you have no sense of personal worth. It's easy to assume you're doing a good job when, in fact, you may be screwing things up or creating obstacles for others and may not be aware of it.
Without a solid sense of direction, much time, talent and treasure will be wasted while your co-workers "do their own thing." No workplace can sustain itself for long under these conditions.
Note: Create your own vision and unify those around you.
V.O.R.
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