It is the responsibility of a leader to help teams envision a clear purpose and path for success. Preparing and communicating a vision helps show others how a business initiative or plan serves everyone.
Are you clearly communicating your vision? Find out. Grab a pencil and paper and mark your answers. Don’t peek or (scroll) until you have finished.
1. T or F: An effective vision aligns with the overall direction and objectives of the
company.
2. T or F: Employees thrive in an environment where there is an open flow of communication.
3. T or F: When it comes to communication, one size fits all.
4. T or F: A vision should be fixed and unchanging.
5. T or F: To be effective, all communication must be articulated in words.
6. T or F: The best written vision statements are detailed and verbose.
7. T or F Being aware of the company’s direction and how it’s faring is empowering.
8. T or F: When it comes to vision, buy-in is crucial to motivating action.
9. T or F: The best way to get support of a vision is to stress the consequences of not.
10. T or F: Employees need to know how they contribute to a vision in order to support it.
Answer Key: For every correct answer you get 1 point
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. T
9. F
10. T
How did you do?
8- 10 of your answers were correct! Congratulations! You are keenly aware of the role developing and sharing a vision is to leading in freedom everyday. Be sure to join our webinar on August 25 to discover some additional ways to create and clear and compelling vision.
5-7 of your answers were correct. Here’s a free tip for creating a clear and compelling vision: When your teams understand the direction and see bearing and benefit for themselves as well as for the greater good of the company, they are more likely to buy in, engage and come up with ideas on their own. Also, register for our webinar on August 25 for more tips creating and communicating a clear and compelling vision, and how Ken Brown can help you live in freedom everyday.
0-4 of your answers were correct. You have an opportunity to increase your awareness on the importance of creating and sharing a vision in leading in freedom everyday. Be sure to join our webinar on August 25 to discover some additional ways to create a clear and compelling vision.
