Good Things About Vision

Gives us a sense of where we are headed or where we are going

Encourages us to work, to strive for its attainment

Provides a guiding philosophy that gives us meaning and purpose

Points the way to new ways of doing things that are better than how things were done in the past

Provides assurance in knowing we are on the right course

Challenges us to transcend the status quo to do something to benefit others

Provides a map – a laid-out path to follow – that gives direction so we know when we are on track and when we have slipped off course

Implies change

Can inspire us to reach our goals

Creates meaning in our lives

Attracts commitment

Paints an ideal picture of where we should be going

Transcends the status quo

Moves us towards something more positive in the future

Offers a picture of what could be

Can challenge us to reach a higher standard of excellence

Not static

Is compelling

Creates a picture of a future that is better than the status quo

Energizes us

Inspires others to set aside old ways of doing things

Challenges us to commit ourselves to worthwhile causes

Has a compelling aspect that serves to inspire, motivate, and engage us

Provides a picture of a desired future

Must be clear and well-articulated

Serves as a signpost

Establishes a standard of excellence

Takes the best features of a prior system and strengthens them in pursuit of a goal

Paints the picture of a better future and shows what we can be if we work with others for a common aspiration

Bridges the present to the future

Must be believable to be relevant

Must be based in reality to be meaningful

Not a constraint on actions

Is grounded in values