A compelling vision will enthuse, energize, and enoble organizations, groups, and individuals. It takes something more, however. Visions become real only to the extent that they also enable teams and people to accomplish sought after goals or achievements. Enabling vision requires moving beyond the lofty ideas, buzzwords, and dream language with which most vision statements are written. It moves into the realm of the more mundane, i.e. the arena with actions plotted and task completed. Enablling vision means identifying and applying practices that take one from the present to the future. In most cases this will require formal implementation strategies or project plans. Far too often workgroups and individuals launch lofty pursuits without working through an appropriate action approach. To work beyond the limits of dreams requires action-oriented leadership and step-by-step strategies. Organizations seeking, and committed to, significant accomplishment profit by identifying and empowering an action champion who will channel team energy and enthusiasm. Often the best way to do so may be employing for a time an action expert with strong project skills and experience. That's what makes "Vision | Works".
~ Ernie Beal
