Creating a Vision and a Constructive Culture Flashcards
Define Vision
Mental model or concept of the ideal future state
What you would like to be
Answers “what do we aim to be”
Define Mission
Purpose of the unit or instiution
Answers “ what do we do and what makes us different”
Directed at the present
Define Values
Ideas, beliefs, and modes of action that people of the organization find useful and important
Five characteristics of a vision
Picture Change Value Map Challenge
Picture of a vision
Future = better than the present
Requires work to get there
Attractive and inspires the unit
Change of a vision
Vision = change in the status quo and moves the organization towards something more positive
Values of a vision
Leader must know their own values and understand the values of the members
Visions are usually about values, ideas or beliefs
Map of a vision
Gives direction to followers o they know they are on cource
Gives their lives meaning and purpose
Challenge of a vision
Transcend the status quo and do thins of true impact and benefit
Articulate the vision to others requires the leader to
Adapt the vision to the audience Highlight the values of the vision that are worth pursuing Choose the right words Use symbols and stories Use inclusive language
Implementation of the vision requires leaders to
Model the vision to others Set high expectations and worthy goals Provide a plan and make continuous effort Encourage others daily Work with them to implement the vision
Implementation is the
real test of leader’s abilities
Implementatin plans requires
Goals
Deadlines
Responsible party
Support
What is climate and culture
Atmosphere of the team or organization
Shared preceptions of the way things are in the org
Culture includes
Written and unwritten rules, norms, habits beliefs
People interrelate, treat each other, and behave
Leaders need to establish a constructive culture and climate through
Provided structure
Clarity of norms
Cohesiveness
Promoted standards
A constructive culture and climate means
the members can work more effectively and perform at the highest level of capability
Providing structure =
Provide an architectural blueprint equivalent of organization structure and expectations
Gives form, meaning and purpose as well as boundaries and expectations for fair treatment
Define norms
Rules of behavior established by the group that establish how we behave
Tells what is right vs wrong
Clarifying norms =
Norms are set and upheld by leader and group
Building cohesiveness =
Allows group to provide feedback and express their views
They must feel comfortable doing this (trust and respect)
Better cohesiveness = better participation, interaction, communication and progress
Helps consistency and retention
*Six essential factors to promote standards of excellence
- What members need to know and what skills they must have
- How much initiative and effort they must make
- How group members are expected to treat each other
- The extent deadlines are significant
- What goals they need to achieve
- What are the consequences if they fail to achieve the goals
In order to promtoe standards of excellence, a leader must
Require results
Review results
Reward results
