HOW TO CREATE A VISION OF CHANGE
Personal Development
By Kay Fitzgerald
Last Updated December 23, 2020
Do you ever struggle trying to create a vision for change?
You know what you want to achieve, but somehow you can't get started.
Let's explore a simple to use five-step model that will get you started.
Five Step Model
Formalize the need for change.
Identify issues and poetential consquences.
Develop alternative solutions.
Choose an appropriate vision.
Formalize the vision.
What is leading the need for change? Is it:
- Economic pressures?
- Technology?
- Customer satisfaction?
Change?
Why
Next, explore:
1. What is the purpose of the company?
2. What results are desired?
3. What vision statement would capture this?
Change?
Why
In our experience, you then must look at what issues exist:
- What are the major issues involved?
- What are the consequences of not changing?
- What will happen when you change?
Issues & Drivers
- What can be done to avoid the change?
- What can be done to minimize risk?
- Who else needs to be consulted?
Develop Alternative Solutions
- What is the vision for the company's future?
- Is this a short, medium, or long-term vision?
- Does everyone accept this vision?
Choose The Appropriate Vision
Finally, the vision must be:
1. Communicated to everyone.
2. Understood and accepted by everyone.
3. Relevant, up-to-date, and credible.
The Vision?
Formalize
That's it.
Five simple steps that you can follow to create your own Vision of change.
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