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Joel Barker suggests that visions be initiated by leaders—"that it is the role of leaders to take input of the entire vision community, focus it and bring it into a coherent, powerful vision."
In his statement—take input from those involved implies that all have ideas on how they want the future to be. Senge, 1995, suggests a similar approach by asking staff about a vision, seeking their thoughts and then examining trends such as doing an environmental scan. As examples: |
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- trends in advanced knowledge of the teaching and learning process;
- future role expectations on students;
- high performing school programs;
- community needs and aspiration.
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These ideas are then synthesized into a vision statement.
Others have done the following with all staff:
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- Step 1
Provide literature on the concept of vision. Watch the video “The Power of Vision” by Joel Barker. Share vision statements that you have seen and/or use the ones on the previous page.
- Step 2
Collect and synthesize staff reflections from Step 1—usually at a meeting of the whole. Identify the common themes that emerge at the meeting and chart them.
- Step 3
Select or identify a three-member team to write the initial draft.
- Step 4
Send the draft out and subsequently meet and discuss it. It is best to have small group discussions and a recorder so that small groups can report to the whole. At the meeting complete the second draft.
- Step 5
Have each person write a reflection on what the draft means to them and ask them to answer three questions:
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- Does the statement reflect 'reach,' is it a significant aspiration?
- Does it reflect their values?
- Will you commit to it by acting on it consistently?
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- Step 6
Reconvene as a whole group and make changes as needed either in session or have the writing team complete it.
- Step 7
Adopt the vision statement, publish it, and act on it.
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The vision must be compelling and be a part of daily operations. Thus, it is discussed at meetings, provides a focus for decisions, and guides human interactions. |
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