The definition of a Vision is a picture of the future to which you can commit. It is an articulation of your values. It is what inspires you to do your job. It allows you to contribute actions or ideas beyond just you. Try to create your vision for your personal and professional life!
Begin by creating an encompassing vision for your current Corporation. In order to do this effectively you must go beyond yourself, beyond your personal part in the Corporation. From where you are, you may only be able to see small pieces of the whole. Now expand your view to include the entire Organization. See all of the employees, all of the job responsibilities, all of the results that are possible. When you attempt to create a Vision for your Corporation you may want to consider the following:
A Vision is something worth working toward.
A Vision engages your heart and your spirit.
A Vision is simple.
A Vision is a living document that can be expanded.
A Vision addresses concerns and needs.
A Vision by definition is unclear and grand.
A Vision is based on two human needs, quality and dedication.
A Vision is a great starting place for something bigger, later.

Your Vision will be unique and it will be your own! When creating your Vision, dare to take risks and aim high. Reach for what you really want for your Corporation and your own role in it. Your Vision should speak to the need of others in the Organization. You need to try to meet those needs, and then try to discover their hopes and goals. If it touches them personally, if it truly resonates what those needs are, you will then have created a successful Vision!

Nancy J. Phillips, CPC

1. Project an image of yourself one year from today, picture where you will be, how you will feel, and what you will be doing. Try your best to picture what it will be like to begin to realize your vision!
2. Next create the 4 to 5 accomplishments you will have achieved at that time. Limit yourself to a maximum of 6 goals. If you have too many goals you might become overwhelmed with all there is to do for those goals. You literally can paralyze the process in a state of inaction. On the other hand, fewer than 4 goals will not be comprehensive enough to make a real difference.
3. These past 4 or 5 accomplishments are your goals. It is important to state them in the past tense, as if you have already achieved them. For example: Your goal may be: “In one year our company increased the diversity of our staff by filling all vacant positions with qualified people of color.”
4. Your goals should always be objectively measurable and easily identifiable. This step enables you to know when you have actually accomplished your goals.
5. Finally, your goals should directly support your vision and move your organization toward the vision as they are reached!

Someone once said: “How will you get there if you don’t know where you’re going?”
Goal setting is mandatory if you want personal and professional growth! Think out your goals and then commit to them. Your future is determined by you – make it count!

Nancy J. Phillips, CPC