Leading with Visions
Leading with Vision ORG 300 – Applying Leadership Principles Colorado State University – Global Campus June 23, 2013
Leading with Vision
Having vision and goal setting are very important key factors in leadership. An organization cannot be successful with a vision for its future. Clark (2004) states, “Good organizations convey a strong vision of where they will be in the future. As a leader, you have to get your people to trust you and be sold on your vision” (p.1.). It is very imperative for every leader to achieve trust from their team. Employees, who respect and trust leadership, are opt to do more and anxious to share their talent toward achieving the goal. They are even more fervent with assisting their organization to accomplish its goals and vision. It is the leader responsibility to make sure the goals are practical and achievable. The vision should be created to benefit the organization in all aspects of accomplishing its vision.
Six Steps of Goal Setting
One of the articles chosen for this assignment, “Leading and Leadership,” talks about six steps of goal setting. The first step talks about developing a vision. A leader must go above and beyond to see the vision of a successful project regardless of the challenges that may surface. It is also their responsibility to motivate their peers through positive attitude and communication. The second step talks about the importance of goal setting. A great leader will always focus on a strategy before starting a project. Step three spoke on how to use objectives to help turn visions into reality. This is an important step because it gives the leader blue print the action it needs to start. Step four talks about determining tasks. Tasks are needed to make sure objectives are running smooth and effectively. Step five
Leading with Vision
Having vision and goal setting are very important key factors in leadership. An organization cannot be successful with a vision for its future. Clark (2004) states, “Good organizations convey a strong vision of where they will be in the future. As a leader, you have to get your people to trust you and be sold on your vision” (p.1.). It is very imperative for every leader to achieve trust from their team. Employees, who respect and trust leadership, are opt to do more and anxious to share their talent toward achieving the goal. They are even more fervent with assisting their organization to accomplish its goals and vision. It is the leader responsibility to make sure the goals are practical and achievable. The vision should be created to benefit the organization in all aspects of accomplishing its vision.
Six Steps of Goal Setting
One of the articles chosen for this assignment, “Leading and Leadership,” talks about six steps of goal setting. The first step talks about developing a vision. A leader must go above and beyond to see the vision of a successful project regardless of the challenges that may surface. It is also their responsibility to motivate their peers through positive attitude and communication. The second step talks about the importance of goal setting. A great leader will always focus on a strategy before starting a project. Step three spoke on how to use objectives to help turn visions into reality. This is an important step because it gives the leader blue print the action it needs to start. Step four talks about determining tasks. Tasks are needed to make sure objectives are running smooth and effectively. Step five
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