Pi Lambda Phi 114 th Annual Leadership Convention

Pi Lambda PhiPi Lambda Phi114114thth Annual Leadership Convention Annual Leadership Convention

Leadership: Dreams Made True

From Vision to Action

William L. Ringle · David L. Fair · Robert H. Graham

Berea, OHAugust 1, 2009

AgendaAgendaTopic Presenter

Vision Bill RingleMission David Fair

Goals Bob Graham

Workshop: Put it Together, Pack it Up,Take it Back with You

Team

Wrap-up Team

Conclude

Seminar Learning ObjectivesSeminar Learning Objectives

KnowCharacteristics

Learn How toConstruct

Test Effectiveness

VisionVision

MissionMission

Goals

Vision vs. MissionVision vs. Mission

VisionA mental picture of what the

organization aspires to become

MissionHow the organization will

achieve its Vision

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Clear, not ambiguousChallenging, yet rational, achievablePaints a bright, hopeful futureGeneral (does not tell people specifically how)People-oriented, aligns with cultureInspiring, memorableEasily communicated

MicrosoftA PC in every home

running Microsoft software.

MicrosoftA PC in every home

running Microsoft software.

Is Your Vision Working?Is Your Vision Working?Serves your Customers (Stakeholders) best

interestsProvides a “Decision Test”

– Will this move me closer to the shared image?Sense of the Possible

– Preferred future continuing to evolve– Zero Defects does not work as well as Six Sigma

Pride on being Special or UniqueShared sense of Community – prepare for the

future while honoring the past

Vision StatementVision StatementTest Questions -- Test Questions -- YES or NO???YES or NO???

Beliefs and values

Collaborative

Comprehensive: Future-oriented (5-10 years)

Consistent with status quo and trends

Assumes resources

Sets direction

Clear, easily understood no jargon or “slogans”

See handout for detailed questions

A society in which everyone ages with dignity and purpose and in which AARP helps people fulfill their goals and dreams.

Rails to Trails ConservancyRails to Trails Conservancy

Creation of a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.

ASPCAASPCAUnited States is a humane community in

which all animals are treated with respect and kindness.

Susan G. KomanSusan G. Koman((Race for the Cure)Race for the Cure)

A world without Breast Cancer

•To provide a family of hospitality and services that achieves excellence and enhances lifestyles of all who come in contact with the Hooters brand.

Communicate Your VisionCommunicate Your Vision

Talk about it

Explain how it will benefit others

Demonstrate enthusiasm

Show that you mean it

Pi Lambda Phi – VisionPi Lambda Phi – Vision

… cultivate communities that promote academics, leadership, social skills, and lifelong fraternal bonds.

At Your ChapterAt Your Chapter

Whatever Mission and Goals you choose for your chapter in the coming year …

They MUST support the Pi Lambda Phi vision.


Vision Bill Ringle

Mission David FairGoals Bob Graham


Team

Wrap-up Team

Conclude

Leadership PyramidLeadership Pyramid

VisionVision

MissionMission

Goals

Without Mission …Without Mission …

With a Mission …With a Mission …

Why a Mission Statement?Why a Mission Statement?

Focus attention and energyInstill passion, motivateProvides image and tone

… Foundation for daily decisions

An Example …An Example …

Starbucks continued…Starbucks continued…

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

A mission statement describes the organization’s:

1. Primary products or services

2. Distinctive competitive advantage

3. Overall strategy for long term success

Pi Lambda Phi - MissionPi Lambda Phi - MissionTo provide an environment in which individuals join together, share experiences and commit to excellence in order to: Establish lifelong friendships Maximize educational experiences Promote social, organizational, civic and community responsibility Develop leadership skills Achieve personal growth Dynamically adapt to foster change Assure the future of Pi Lambda Phi Live The Creed through brotherhoodAdopted June 25, 1995

Communicating the MissionCommunicating the Mission

Talk about itExplain the benefitsPut it in writingBe enthusiasticShow that you mean it


Vision Bill Ringle

Mission David Fair

Goals Bob GrahamWorkshop: Put it Together, Pack it Up,

Take it Back with YouTeam

Wrap-up Team

Conclude

The “Mission” of Pi Lambda PhiThe “Mission” of Pi Lambda Phi

• … Cultivate communities that promote academics, leadership, social skills, and lifelong fraternal bonds. Pi lambda phi men build skills that will help them succeed in their post-graduate endeavors in an environment free from hazing and drug and alcohol abuse.

The “Mission” of Pi Lambda PhiThe “Mission” of Pi Lambda Phi

• … cultivate communities that promote academics, leadership, social skills, and lifelong fraternal bonds. Pi Lambda Phi men build skills that will help them succeed in their post-graduate endeavors in an environment free from hazing and drug and alcohol abuse.

How You Gonna Do That?How You Gonna Do That?

Leaders and ManagersLeaders and Managers

• Leaders do the right thingsLeaders do the right things

• Managers do things rightManagers do things right

Great LeadersGreat Leaders

Provide clear direction

Foster collaboration

Motivate achievement

Great ManagersGreat Managers

Translate vision, mission, valuesTranslate vision, mission, values

Establish actionable goals and plansEstablish actionable goals and plans

Measure progress and adjust as neededMeasure progress and adjust as needed

Managing Key Organizational Managing Key Organizational FunctionsFunctions

The keys to success are to figure out:The keys to success are to figure out: What are the key tasksWhat are the key tasks Who will complete themWho will complete them How best to complete themHow best to complete them How to evaluate resultsHow to evaluate results

Key Function AnalysisKey Function Analysis

Function Description Needed Now

Needed Soon

Who Will Do

Complete/

Ongoing

Create Vision and Mission

Planning

Value Based Recruitment

Finances/

Budgeting

Risk Management

GoalsGoals

• Provide focus and clarityProvide focus and clarity• A statement of resultA statement of result• Simple and directSimple and direct• Help maintain the cultureHelp maintain the culture• Organizationally or personallyOrganizationally or personally

Kennedy- “Man on the Moon” Kennedy- “Man on the Moon” SpeechSpeech

A Special Address to CongressOn The Importance of Space

May 25, 1961

“First, I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the

goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and

returning him safely to the Earth.”

““SMART” Goal SettingSMART” Goal Setting

Goal StatementsGoal Statements

SpecificSpecific MeasurableMeasurable AchievableAchievable RelevantRelevant

Time-Time-

basedbased

OriginalOriginal

Revised #1Revised #1



Final Goal StatementFinal Goal Statement

Organizational ExampleOrganizational Example• From Vision / Mission statements, …“need to

increase membership”.

• Goal: XY Chapter of Pi Lambda Phi had a membership of 43 brothers at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Based on the need to ensure a viable long-term organization dedicated to growth, we will increase our net active membership (after graduations, transfer, etc) by 10%. We will accomplish this by the end-of-school year 2010.

““SMART” Goal SettingSMART” Goal SettingSpecific: Increase net active membership

by 10%

Measurable: Set percentage increase over actual membership

Achievable: Used past membership goals for achievability

Relevant: Relates directly to long-term viability

Time-based: Times for completion are identified

The Planning ProcessThe Planning Process

• Helps leaders be future oriented• Describes how a goal will be achieved• Provides structure• Gives specific guidance and direction

to those involved in achieving the goal• “Plan the work, work the plan”• Monitor and act

The Planning Process (con’t)The Planning Process (con’t)

“Plan the Work and Work the Plan”:• Establish schedule• Assign Rush Chairman• Develop recruiting team, communicate goals• Determine membership demographics• Plan local city recruitment events, e.g. picnics,

outings, sport events, and on-campus showcase event(s)

The Planning Process (con’t)The Planning Process (con’t)

• Develop list of prospective members• Enlist parent organizations for support• Tell about features, but SELL benefits• Execute the plan• Schedule regular review discussions, modify

plan as needed

LeadershipLeadership

• Vision / mission / goals/ plans• Make the statements, get commitment,

do it• Lead and manage to success.


Vision Bill Ringle

Mission David Fair

Goals Bob Graham


Team

Conclude Bill Ringle



Does this pass the Vision Statement test?

Leadership “Take Away”Leadership “Take Away”Case StudyCase Study

‘. . . cultivate communities that promote academics, leadership, social skills, and lifelong fraternal bonds.

Pi Lambda Phi men build skills that will help them succeed in their post-graduate endeavors . . .’

Pi Lambda Phi’s Mission and Creed cover five areas. Your team has been assigned to one of them.


Mission Area

1. Sustain Membership: Assure Pi Lambda Phi’s Future

2. Promote Academics

3. Develop Skills: Leadership and Social Skills for Organizational/Civic/Community Responsibility. Build Skills for Personal Growth and Success in Life after Graduation

4. Enable Life-long Friendships: Networking

5. Live the Creed Values: Brotherhood, Freedom, Elimination of Prejudice, Honesty, Justice, Support Your Country: The United States of America

For your area assigned:

1. State one or two goals that you can begin immediately this Fall that will help define and implement programs in support of the assigned area.

a.

b.

2. Make the goals SMART

Goal: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-Based

a.

b.


For your area assigned:

3. Develop the first steps of an Action Plan that will begin implementation of actions to achieve goal.

a.

b.

4. Decide who will present your result:


Leadership: Leadership: Make Dreams Come TrueMake Dreams Come True

VisionA mental picture of what the organization aspires to become

MissionHow the organization will achieve its Vision

GoalsThe SMART way to make it happen

VisionVision

MissionMission

Goals

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