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Day One:
Values, Mission, and Vision
David Thomas
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A Story of Values,
Mission, and Vision
• The mission of the chapel builders—to
ensure the survival of the chapel
hundreds of years into the future.
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A Story of Values,
Mission, and Vision
• The mission of the chapel builders—to
ensure the survival of the chapel
hundreds of years into the future.
• Their vision included planting the acorns
as a means of achieving the mission.
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A Story of Values,
Mission, and Vision
• The mission of the chapel builders—to
ensure the survival of the chapel
hundreds of years into the future.
• Their vision included planting the acorns
as a means of achieving the mission.
• Their mission and their vision were built
upon their values—a solid foundation that
gave direction and meaning.
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Values are core beliefs or desires that guide
or motivate our attitudes and actions.
The expressions of Scouting’s values
are articulated most clearly in the
Scout Oath and the Scout Law.
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Values Come in Different Forms
• Principles or Standards
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Values Come in Different Forms
• Principles or Standards
• Personal Qualities
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Values Come in Different Forms
• Principles or Standards
• Personal Qualities
• Character Traits
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Values Come in Different Forms
• Principles or Standards
• Personal Qualities
• Character Traits
• Codes of Ethics
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Values Come in Different Forms
• Principles or Standards
• Personal Qualities
• Character Traits
• Codes of Ethics
• Goals
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“Acting in accord with our beliefs and
values is one of the greatest
challenges each of us faces every
day. It’s true for individuals in all
aspects of life…and equally true for
organizations of every kind and size.
…Eric Harvey and Alexander Lucia
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A mission is a brief statement that reflects
the core values of an organization and
communicates the organization’s long-term
objectives—why the organization exists.
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A Mission Statement
• Serves as a communication tool inside and
outside the organization.
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A Mission Statement
• Serves as a communication tool inside and
outside the organization.
• Aligns people with a purpose and fosters
commitment and unity.
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A Mission Statement
• Serves as a communication tool inside and
outside the organization.
• Aligns people with a purpose and fosters
commitment and unity.
• Defines directions for change and growth.
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A Mission Statement
• Serves as a communication tool inside and
outside the organization.
• Aligns people with a purpose and fosters
commitment and unity.
• Defines directions for change and growth.
• Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure
decisions, activities, and programs.
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Sample Mission Statement
“To establish Starbucks as the premier
purveyor of the finest coffee in the world
while maintaining our uncompromising
principles as we grow” - Starbucks
“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
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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 – Merek
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
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Mission Statement
Boy Scouts of America
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.
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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,
perhaps by doing something as simple as
planting a few acorns.
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Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
• A vision engages the heart and spirit.
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Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
• A vision engages the heart and spirit.
• A vision leads toward a worthwhile goal.
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Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
• A vision engages the heart and spirit.
• A vision leads toward a worthwhile goal.
• A vision gives meaning to an effort.
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Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
• A vision is simple.
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Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
• A vision is simple.
• A vision is attainable.
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Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
• A vision is simple.
• A vision is attainable.
• A vision can change over time.
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Vision Statement – Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth
program of character development and values-based
leadership training.
In the future, Scouting will continue to:
• Offer young people responsible fun and adventure
• Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them
ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law
• Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership
• Serve America’s communities and families with its quality,
value-based program
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The Scout’s Oath in Baden Powell’s
“Scouting for Boys”
“On my honour I promise that1. I will do my duty to God and the King.
2. I will do my best to help others, whatever
it costs to me.
3. I know the Scout Law, and will obey it.”
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The Scout Law in Baden Powell’s
“Scouting for Boys”
1.
A Scout’s honour is to be trusted.
2.
A Scout is loyal to the King, and to his officers, and to
his country, and to his employers.
3.
A Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others.
4.
A scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other
Scout, no matter to what social class the other belongs.
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The Scout Law in Baden Powell’s
“Scouting for Boys”…..
5.
A Scout is courteous.
6.
A Scout is a friend to animals
7.
A Scout obeys orders of his patrol leader or
Scoutmaster without questions.
8.
A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances.
9.
A Scout is thrifty.
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Values - Core beliefs or desires that
guide or motivate our attitudes and our
actions
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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 of the organization
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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 of the organization
Vision – A picture of success and the
related plan of action
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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
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The Wood Badge Ticket
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The Wood Badge Ticket Is:
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A commitment
The Wood Badge Ticket Is:
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A commitment
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A vision of personal improvement
The Wood Badge Ticket Is:
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A commitment
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A vision of personal improvement
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A vision of how the Scouter will lead
The Wood Badge Ticket Is:
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A commitment
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A vision of personal improvement
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A vision of how the Scouter will lead
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A series of goals
The Wood Badge Ticket Is:
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A commitment
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A vision of personal improvement
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A vision of how the Scouter will lead
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A series of goals
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Your personal values
The Wood Badge Ticket Is:
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A commitment
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A vision of personal improvement
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A vision of how the Scouter will lead
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A series of goals
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Your personal values
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The organization’s mission
The Wood Badge Ticket Is:
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A commitment
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A vision of personal improvement
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A vision of how the Scouter will lead
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A series of goals
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Your personal values
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The organization’s mission
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Your vision of success in your role
Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts
• Seven significant goals
– Support of current Scouting
responsibilities
– At least one goal incorporates an
aspect of diversity
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Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts
The goals written for your ticket
should be SMART:
• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Time-Based
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Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts
For each goal, you will also indicate:
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Who
What
Where
When
Why
How
How verified
In your notes:
Write two ways you may use this leadership skill to:
Strengthen your unit.
and
Strengthen yourself as a leader.
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