Chapter 11* "One Voice--Pathfinding Shared Vision, Values and Strategy" discusses how to inspire others to find their voice in a group through a shared vision and how to effectively develop a mission statement. Employees should clearly understand organizational goals and be committed to them.
Pathfinding is a great organizational commitment, but it also doesn't exist independently of other organizational realities. Organizations must also consider market realities, core competencies (unique strengths), stakeholder wants and needs, and values.
Covey presents a principle-centered core for organizations:
Mission (why/who: purpose, vision, values)
Core (what: passionate focus & execution)
Line of Sight Strategy (how/when: accountability)
Report Results
As I plan our orientation staff training for this summer, I am thinking of how to incorporate some of this leadership knowledge and making sure the staff understand the office & program goals and commit to them has been on my mind. I am planning sessions to help them understand these concepts and incorporating this into our new evaluation process to keep them focused throughout the summer and consider the program goals in their daily performance.
 | *from Stephen Covey's The 8th Habit: From effectiveness to greatness as part of the 8th Habit Challenge |
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