How to create an inspiring shared vision and why

How to create an inspiring shared vision and why

How to create an inspiring shared vision and why 150 150 Jerry Murphey
As individuals, we carry a vision in our heads about where we are going and how we will get there. When we don't share that vision with our team, it is likely we will wonder and we won't take explicit steps toward that future state.
 
A mission is a north star, it points us in a direction. A vision is very explicit. It tells us what we are imagining we are heading toward, the specific steps to get from where we are to where we are going, and how we will know when we get there.
 
A great group visioning exercise is to plan a party ten years out to celebrate an important date, such as the company's future anniversary or some other significant event that will have meaning to the group. Once a future date is set, go through a visionary process of describing the party in utter detail–what is happening, who is there, what is their role, etc.
 
Use the backdrop of a party planning conversation to describe a future vision and anticipate your company's growth, it's people, customers, products and services. 
 
With an inspiring shared vision the ongoing planning process is a matter of mapping a path to the future we imagine. 
 
 

Jerry Murphey

Jerry Murphey is a born entrepreneur and creative business leader with a passion for turning great ideas into new growth opportunities. With this mindset, he has launched more than 50 financial related products, programs, and companies -- netting over $7 billion in direct sales. From Fortune 500 companies to startups, Jerry's approach is to inspire people to find creative ways to rapidly build brand value and to embrace change as opportunity waiting to unfold. Today, Jerry is growing a diverse portfolio of innovative brands that solve unique business challenges within their individual categories.

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