What is your definition of Values? NE-II-1592
Values … are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions NE-II-1593
Where do we get our Values? NE-II-1594
Values can take a variety of forms. For example: ◦ Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily”... ◦ Personal Qualities Honesty Communication Being Organized NE-II-1595
◦ Character Traits Loyalty, enthusiasm, openness to others ◦ Codes of Ethics Hippocratic Oath Ten Commandments ◦ Goals Living a healthy life Caring for others NE-II-1596
7 What is a Mission?
A mission is a brief statement that reflects the core values of an organization. A mission communicates an organization’s long-term objectives – why the organization exists. NE-II-1598
9 A Mission Statement … Serves as a communication tool for an organization Aligns people with a purpose; it fosters commitment and unity Defines directions for change and growth Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure activities and programs
“To establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow” – Starbucks Coffee “To solve unsolved problems innovatively” – 3M “To offer all the fine customers in our territories all of their household needs in a manner in which they continue to think of us fondly” – Wal-Mart NE-II-15910
Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To preserve and improve human life: ◦ “Corporate social responsibility ◦ “Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company ◦ “Science-based innovation ◦ “Honesty and integrity ◦ “Profit, but profit from work that benefits humanity” – Merck NE-II-15911
Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To make people happy: ◦ “No cynicism ◦ “Nurturing and promulgation of ‘wholesome American values’ ◦ “Creativity, dreams, and imagination ◦ “Fanatical attention to consistency and detail ◦ “Preservation and control of the Disney ‘magic’” – Walt Disney NE-II-15912
“The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” – Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America NE-II-15913
NE-II What is a Vision?
A vision is a picture of future success. A vision forms when we think far enough ahead to realize there will be important challenges that we can prepare for now. NE-II-15915
NE-II “Nothing happens unless first a dream.” – Carl Sandburg
Consider these Visions: NE-II-15917
John F. Kennedy: September 12, 1962 “We choose to go to the moon.” NE-II-15918
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. August 28, 1963 “I have a dream.” NE-II-15919
Margaret Thatcher Former Prime Minister of England “It is my unique responsibility as the leader to shine a spotlight on the future….” NE-II-15920
Lord Baden-Powell … a world brotherhood of Scouts living in peace. NE-II-15921
NE-II Criteria for a Meaningful Vision A vision engages the heart and the spirit. ... leads toward a worthwhile goal. ... gives meaning to an effort. ... is simple. ... is attainable. ... can change over time.
Values – Core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and our actions. Mission – Encapsulates the values and articulates the overall, long-term objective. Vision – A picture of success and the related plan of action. NE-II-15923
“A vision without a mission is just a dream … “A mission without a vision just passes the time … “A vision with action can change the world.” – Joel Barker NE-II-15924
Effective leaders create a compelling vision and translate it into reality. Values motivate us – what are your values? Your job in Scouting – what is your mission? The plan to bring it to life – what is your vision? Your Wood Badge Ticket is your key to turning your Vision into Reality NE-II-15925
NE-II As a result of this session, you will: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership Begin writing your own personal values, mission, and vision