6-1. day one: values, mission, and vision 1-30 david thomas c-42-09

Day One:

Values, Mission, and Vision

Day One:

Values, Mission, and Vision

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David Thomas

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A Story of Values, Mission, and Vision 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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Mission, and Vision


• Their vision included planting the acorns as a means of achieving the mission.



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Mission, and Vision



• Their mission and their vision were built upon their values—a solid foundation that gave direction and meaning.



• 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 valuesare articulated most clearly in the

Scout Oath and the Scout Law.

Values are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions.

The expressions of Scouting’s valuesare articulated most clearly in the

Scout Oath and the Scout Law.

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Values Come in Different FormsValues Come in Different Forms

• Principles or Standards• Principles or Standards

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• Principles or Standards

• Personal Qualities



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• Character Traits




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• Codes of Ethics




• Codes of Ethics

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• Codes of Ethics

• Goals




• 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.

“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.

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…Eric Harvey and Alexander Lucia …Eric Harvey and Alexander Lucia

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.

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 StatementA Mission Statement

• Serves as a communication tool inside and outside the organization.


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• Aligns people with a purpose and fosters commitment and unity.



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• Defines directions for change and growth.



• Defines directions for change and growth.

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• Defines directions for change and growth.• Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure

decisions, activities, and programs.



• 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

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

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

Mission StatementBoy Scouts of America

Mission StatementBoy 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.

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.

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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Discuss VideosDiscuss Videos

Criteria for a Meaningful VisionCriteria for a Meaningful Vision

•A vision engages the heart and spirit.•A vision engages the heart and spirit.

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•A vision engages the heart and spirit.

•A vision leads toward a worthwhile goal.



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•A vision gives meaning to an effort.



•A vision gives meaning to an effort.

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• A vision is simple.• A vision is simple.

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• A vision is simple.

• A vision is attainable.



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• A vision can change over time.



• A vision can change over time.

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Vision Statement – Boy Scouts of AmericaVision 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

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”

The Scout’s Oath in Baden Powell’s “Scouting for Boys”

“On my honour I promise that-

1. 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.”

“On my honour I promise that-

1. 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”

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.

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”…..

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.

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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Mission – Encapsulates the values and articulates the overall, long-term objective of the organization



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Vision – A picture of success and the related plan of action



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

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 TicketThe Wood Badge Ticket

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The Wood Badge Ticket Is:The Wood Badge Ticket Is:

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• A commitment• A commitment


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• A commitment

• A vision of personal improvement

• A commitment



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• A commitment


• A vision of how the Scouter will lead

• A commitment




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• A commitment



• A series of goals

• A commitment





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• A commitment




• Your personal values

• A commitment






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• A commitment





• The organization’s mission

• A commitment







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• A commitment






• Your vision of success in your role

• A commitment






• Your vision of success in your role

Wood Badge Ticket Key ConceptsWood Badge Ticket Key Concepts

• Seven significant goals

– Support of current Scouting responsibilities

– At least one goal incorporates an aspect of diversity

• Seven significant goals

– Support of current Scouting responsibilities

– At least one goal incorporates an aspect of diversity

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• Specific

• Measurable

• Attainable

• Relevant

• Time-Based

• Specific

• Measurable

• Attainable

• Relevant

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The goals written for your ticket should be SMART:The goals written for your ticket should be SMART:


• Who

• What

• Where

• When

• Why

• How

• How verified

• Who

• What

• Where

• When

• Why

• How

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For each goal, you will also indicate:

In your notes:

Write two ways you may use this leadership skill to:

Strengthen your unit.

and

Strengthen yourself as a leader.

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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Documents

story of values

core values

alexander lucia slide

different forms principles

chapel buildersto

communication tool

chapel hundreds of years

brief statement