Vision: The First Responsibility of Management :
©2003 South-Western Thomson Learning Vision: The First Responsibility of Management The Importance of Setting the Vision
Drucker
A Shared Sense of Vision
Collins/Porras
Core Ideology (core values and core purpose)
Envisioned Future (BHAGs)
Youth and High School Sports :
©2003 South-Western Thomson Learning Youth and High School Sports Size and Scope
Historical Perspectives
Vision and Purpose
Understanding Goals :
©2003 South-Western Thomson Learning Understanding Goals A goal is a commitment to a specific outcome within a specific time frame.
S – Specific enough for focus and feedback
M – Meaningful enough to be
A – Accepted by those involved
R – Realistic and challenging
T – Time-framed
Why Goals Improve Performance :
©2003 South-Western Thomson Learning Why Goals Improve Performance Increased Attention and Focus
Higher Level of Effort Demanded
Development of Action Plans
Increased Persistence
Problems with Goal Setting :
©2003 South-Western Thomson Learning Problems with Goal Setting Competing Values
Measurability Problem
Stress Problem
Too Narrow a Focus
Guidelines for Creating a Goal-based Organization :
©2003 South-Western Thomson Learning Guidelines for Creating a Goal-based Organization Create a Network of Goals
Prioritize among Specific Goals
Benchmarking
Flexibility