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From Vision To Action
Does your company have a vision of its future? Does your company attract committed, inspired people who are working towards a common goal? Is your company built to last?
If you said "yes" to the above, then I'll bet you have a fabulous vision for the future of your company, which is based on a core ideology that all your people buy into.
If you said "no" then I'll bet you have a team of people who are probably good at what they do, but are not as enthusiastic as they could be about the company they work for.
Focus
Without a strong focused vision that gives your company direction and serves as enduring promise for the future it is unlikely your people will be motivated to work towards a common objective. Not only that, but if your vision is not based on a core ideology, a set of values that your people can buy into, you’ll find it difficult to sustain an inspired workforce.
A Powerful Vision...
- Will create a shared purpose within the organisation
- Will generate commitment and meaning in people's work
- Will stimulate improvement by always working towards it
- Is a guide to decision making
Both corporate organisations and small to medium sized business are realising that productivity does not necessarily depend on remuneration or environment.
It is now clearer than ever that sustaining a happy and effective work force depends on how they are acknowledged, fulfilled and valued by their employees. However, even more than this there is something else that cannot be overlooked.
Values
It doesn't matter how much the company provides, unless each individual understands their own personal values - their own rules for their lives and is able to align those personal values with those of the companies they work for, they will never be able to meet the needs of their organisation.
If they can't meet the needs of their organisation they will lose motivation and lose their company valuable business. The bottom line is that productivity pays the salaries but without a cohesive team of people who are able to uniquely express their talents at work and buy into the vision of the company, stress and absenteeism becomes "par for the course" and results in an uncertain and unstable workforce.
Research over the past five years has proven that a well-conceived vision based on core values and a core purpose can transform an organisation and its people. Based on this premise our fabulous programme, Vision to Action has been created.
From Vision to Action
Vision to Action is totally practical programme tailored specifically to each individual company. We work with large corporate, medium sized businesses and small teams to help define a solid foundation of values from which a desired vision for the future of your company is created. The results are an inspired motivated and focused organisation that produces outstanding results from every individual who can align themselves with the company's vision.
The programme shows you how to
- Identify Your Core Ideology
- Develop Your Vision
- Decide on a Communication Strategy
- Implement the Vision
- Maintain the Vision
I recently worked with Barbara Stopher from The Bottom Line Consultancy to create her core ideology for the company and discover her unique vision for its future. Once this was established, my brief was to create "buy in" from her team in a way, which allowed them to use their own unique strengths and talents and align the company’s values and vision with their own personal values and vision. Barbara takes it from here….
"Just wanted to thank you for the introduction to Francine. We had already made a good connection on the telephone but it all gelled when we met for the first time yesterday and had two really good sessions - a one to one in the morning and then my team in the afternoon.
We have managed to do so much in the short time we've been working together. I know my own values and life purpose statement and we have a vision and mission for the business. My team are well on the way to discovering their own values and life purposes and there seems a strong buy-in to the way ahead for the consultancy.
Francine is a pleasure to work with! She is friendly and relaxed but is always professional and positive."
Barbara Stopher
www.bottomlineconsultancy.co.uk
IPR 2004 Excellence Award Winner - Outstanding Achievement by a Small Consultancy
We can achieve the same results for you. If you want a fast track route to mastering and managing your vision and reap the benefits of a core ideology that inspires and motivates your team, contact fiona@fionaharrold.com or francine@fionaharrold.com and let us take your company from Vision to Action.
