Urgency and strong team leadership is needed but not sufficient
for major changes. Sensible vision is
the most important part of this equation.
Direction, alignment and inspiration are all vision-dependent. Without vision we will create time consuming
projects that are heading the wrong direction or nowhere at all.
Without a vision to guide the decision making, each and every
choice employees face, can melt into a ceaseless debate. The minutest decisions
can bring about heated conflicts draining energy and destroying morale. Inconsequential tactical choices can control
the discussions and waste hours of time.
We have seen in many failed attempts where they use the
plans and programs trying to replace vision. These usually lack a clear and convincing
statement of where the change is leading, hence causing confusion and alienation.
Whenever you cannot describe your vision in five minutes or
less that is leading the change, and get a reaction that denotes understanding
and interest, you are in for distress.
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