Values, Mission and vision
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this session, you will:
Understand what is meant by values, mission,
and vision
Review the values, mission, and vision of
Scouting
Consider values, mission, and vision, in the
context of leadership
Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket
Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket
based upon your personal values, mission,
and vision
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A Story of Values, Mission,
and Vision
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Values
What is your definition of
Values?
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Values
Values … are core beliefs or desires
that guide or motivate our attitudes
and actions
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Values
Where do we get our Values?
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Values
Values can take a variety of forms. For example:
Principles or standards
“Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International)
“Be Prepared”
“Do A Good Turn Daily” ...
Personal Qualities
Honesty
Communication
Being Organized
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Values
Character Traits
Loyalty, enthusiasm, openness to others
Codes of Ethics
Hippocratic Oath
Ten Commandments
BSA’s Outdoor Code ...
Goals
Living a healthy life
Caring for others
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Values
The Scout Oath and
The Scout Law
are statements of
Scouting’s Values
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Values
“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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Mission
What is a Mission?
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Mission
A mission is a brief statement that reflects the
core values of an organization.
A mission communicates an organization’s
long-term objectives
– why the organization exists.
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Mission Statement
A Mission Statement …
Serves as a communication tool for an organization
Aligns people with a purpose; it fosters commitment
and unity
Defines directions for change and growth
Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure activities
and programs
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Sample Mission Statements
“To establish Starbucks as the premier
purveyor of the finest coffee in the world
while maintaining our uncompromising
principles as we grow” – Starbucks Coffee
“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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Mission Statement
Supported by lists of Corporate Values
“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” – Merck
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Mission Statement
Supported by lists of Corporate Values
“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
“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.”
– Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America
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Vision
What is a Vision?
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Vision
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.
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Vision
“Nothing happens unless first a dream.”
– Carl Sandburg
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Vision
Consider these Visions:
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Vision
John F. Kennedy:
September 12, 1962
“We choose to go to the moon.”
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Vision
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
August 28, 1963
“I have a dream.”
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Vision
Margaret Thatcher
Former Prime Minister of Great Britain
“It is my unique responsibility
as the leader to shine a
spotlight on the future….”
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Vision
Lord Baden-Powell
… a world brotherhood of
Scouts living in peace.
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Vision
Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
A vision engages the heart and the spirit.
... leads toward a worthwhile goal.
... gives meaning to an effort.
... is simple.
... is attainable.
... 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,
values-based program.
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Reviewing:
Values, Mission, and Vision
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.
Vision – A picture of success and the
related plan of action.
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Punch Line:
Values, Mission, and Vision
“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
The Wood Badge Ticket
A Wood Badge Ticket is:
A commitment
A vision of personal improvement
A vision of how you will lead
A series of goals
Your ticket is guided by
Your Personal Values
Your Personal Mission
Your Vision
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Wood Badge Ticket Work Sheet
A Personal Statement of Vision and Mission
Name ________________________________________
Wood Badge Course No. NE-II-177
My Scouting Position ________________________________________________________
The Team That Will Benefit From My Leadership
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Scouting’s Values
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to
obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scouting’s Mission Statement
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.
My vision of success and the related plan of action
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Writing Your Ticket
Your mission (action plan) should:
Be significant
Be written to support your current Scouting position
Provide maximum positive impact for your youth
membership
Include at least five goals
Incorporate some aspect of Diversity in at least one
of the five goals
If you wish, one of the five goals may involve
developing a self-assessment tool
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Name ________________________________________
Wood Badge Course No. NE-II-177
My Scouting Position ________________________________________________________
The Team That Will Benefit From My Leadership
_____________________________________
SMART Goal (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely):
_____________________
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Who: ____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
What:
___________________________________________________________________
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When: ___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Where: __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Why: ____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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How: ____________________________________________________________________
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How Verified:
_____________________________________________________________
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The Goals in Your Ticket
The goals written for your ticket should be
SMART:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-Based
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The Metrics For Your Ticket
For each goal, you will also describe:
Who
What
Where
When
How
Why
How Verified
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Approval of Your Ticket
Your Troop Guide will assist you during the
course weekends.
Write your ticket and obtain approval from
your Troop Guide as soon as possible, but no
later than noon on Monday, October 23.
A Ticket Counselor will be assigned to you
and will work with you after the course
weekends. Your Ticket Counselor gives final
approval of your ticket.
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Working Your Ticket
When it’s approved, you “work your ticket.”
All five goals must be completed within
18 months of the end of this course –
mmm dd, 2010
When you and your counselor agree that you
have completed all the goals on your ticket,
you may apply for your Wood Badge
certificate, beads, neckerchief, and woggle.
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Dealing With Change
Change happens
Scouting responsibilities change
Original goals may become unrealistic
Work with your Ticket Counselor
Revise your goals accordingly
Maintain focus on the benefit to the youth
The completion date doesn’t change
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Summary
Effective leaders create a compelling vision and
translate it into reality.
Values motivate us – what are your values?
Your job in Scouting – what is your mission?
The plan to bring it to life – what is your vision?
Your Wood Badge Ticket is your key to
turning your Vision into Reality
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Learning Objectives
Now, as a result of this session, you should:
Understand what is meant by values, mission,
and vision
Understand the values, mission, and vision of
Scouting
Understand values, mission, and vision, in the
context of leadership
Understand the Wood Badge Ticket
Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket
based upon your personal values, mission,
and vision
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this session you will be able to:
Understand the progression of BSA training
opportunities and the place Wood Badge
holds in that framework
Get an overview of the practical and
application phases of Wood Badge
Understand why the Boy Scout troop is used
during Wood Badge as the model for training
and team-building
Discard any misconceptions or anxiety
regarding the course purpose, content, and
methods of presentation
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