Humphrey Leadership Seminar:

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

November 12, 2014

You see things, and you say, why? But I dream

things that never were, and I say, why not?
~George Bernard Shaw
 Creating Vision & Strategic Direction

Fellows will:

Be able to distinguish between organizational vision and mission

Consider how to use vision to develop successful strategies

Analyze strategic behavior in a group setting

 Vision

more than a dream

ambitious
Links the present to the courageous
future

Energizes people and garners

commitment
optimistic

Gives meaning to work

appealing

Establishes a standard of
excellence and integrity
 A Vision for Education Reform

How to escape educations death valley

 Mission

Organizations reason for existence

Defines core values and purpose
Provides a basis for creating a vision
Remains stable while vision grows and changes
 Strategy

Deciding where to go

Deciding how to get

there

What is the leaders contribution?

Crossing the River
 Crossing the River: Debrief

Strategizing
During the first round, how did the group develop a plan? What were the
weaknesses of the initial plan?
In the second round, was there disagreement about what strategy to use? If so,
how did the group come to agreement?

Execution
Did one leader emerge, or were there multiple leaders? How was the leadership
chosen? Did others follow?
How successfully did you achieve your goal?

Becoming Global Leaders

How did you see resilience in your teammates as you worked to develop
strategies?
 Implementing Leadership

Humphrey Application
What strategies can you use to be sure that you understand the mission and
vision of the organization where you will carry out your PA? How do you think the
organizations mission and vision can help you to be strategic about you the work
you do there?

Strengths-Based Leadership
How do your strengths enable you to develop your vision and create strategies?

Long-Term Impact
As you become a social architect after you return home, how will strategy affect
your development of mission and vision?
How will your work and service in Nashville contribute to your vision for
education in your home context?