Creating a Vision and a Constructive Culture

Question 1

Define Vision

Answer 1

Mental model or concept of the ideal future state
What you would like to be
Answers “what do we aim to be”

Question 2

Define Mission

Answer 2

Purpose of the unit or instiution
Answers “ what do we do and what makes us different”
Directed at the present

Question 3

Define Values

Answer 3

Ideas, beliefs, and modes of action that people of the organization find useful and important

Question 4

Five characteristics of a vision

Answer 4

Picture
Change
Value
Map
Challenge

Question 5

Picture of a vision

Answer 5

Future = better than the present
Requires work to get there
Attractive and inspires the unit

Question 6

Change of a vision

Answer 6

Vision = change in the status quo and moves the organization towards something more positive

Question 7

Values of a vision

Answer 7

Leader must know their own values and understand the values of the members
Visions are usually about values, ideas or beliefs

Question 8

Map of a vision

Answer 8

Gives direction to followers o they know they are on cource

Gives their lives meaning and purpose

Question 9

Challenge of a vision

Answer 9

Transcend the status quo and do thins of true impact and benefit

Question 10

Articulate the vision to others requires the leader to

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Implementation of the vision requires leaders to

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Implementation is the

Answer 12

real test of leader’s abilities

Question 13

Implementatin plans requires

Answer 13

Goals
Deadlines
Responsible party
Support

Question 14

What is climate and culture

Answer 14

Atmosphere of the team or organization

Shared preceptions of the way things are in the org

Question 15

Culture includes

Answer 15

Written and unwritten rules, norms, habits beliefs

People interrelate, treat each other, and behave

Question 16

Leaders need to establish a constructive culture and climate through

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Provided structure
Clarity of norms
Cohesiveness
Promoted standards

Question 17

A constructive culture and climate means

Answer 17

the members can work more effectively and perform at the highest level of capability

Question 18

Providing structure =

Answer 18

Provide an architectural blueprint equivalent of organization structure and expectations
Gives form, meaning and purpose as well as boundaries and expectations for fair treatment

Question 19

Define norms

Answer 19

Rules of behavior established by the group that establish how we behave
Tells what is right vs wrong

Question 20

Clarifying norms =

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Norms are set and upheld by leader and group

Question 21

Building cohesiveness =

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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

Question 22

*Six essential factors to promote standards of excellence

Answer 22

1. What members need to know and what skills they must have
2. How much initiative and effort they must make
3. How group members are expected to treat each other
4. The extent deadlines are significant
5. What goals they need to achieve
6. What are the consequences if they fail to achieve the goals

Question 23

In order to promtoe standards of excellence, a leader must

Answer 23

Require results
Review results
Reward results