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Values, Mission and vision
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this session, you will:
Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision
Review the values, mission, and vision of Scouting
Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership
Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket
Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values, mission, and vision
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A Story of Values, Mission, and Vision
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Values
What is your definition of
Values?
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Values
Values … are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions
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Values
Where do we get our Values?
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ValuesValues can take a variety of forms. For example:
Principles or standards
“Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International)
“Be Prepared”
“Do A Good Turn Daily” ...
Personal Qualities
Honesty
Communication
Being Organized
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Values
Character Traits
Loyalty, enthusiasm, openness to others
Codes of Ethics
Hippocratic Oath
Ten Commandments
BSA’s Outdoor Code ...
Goals
Living a healthy life
Caring for others
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Values
The Scout Oath and
The Scout Law
are statements of
Scouting’s Values
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Values
“Acting in accord with our beliefs and values is one of the greatest challenges
each of us faces every day.
It’s true for individuals in all aspects of life … and equally true for organizations of
every kind and size.”
Eric Harvey and Alexander Lucia
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Mission
What is a Mission?
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Mission
A mission is a brief statement that reflects the core values of an organization.
A mission communicates an organization’s long-term objectives
– why the organization exists.
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Mission Statement
A Mission Statement …
Serves as a communication tool for an organization
Aligns people with a purpose; it fosters commitment and unity
Defines directions for change and growth
Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure activities and programs
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Sample Mission Statements
“To establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow” – Starbucks Coffee
“To solve unsolved problems innovatively” – 3M
“To offer all the fine customers in our territories all of their household needs in a manner in which they continue to think of us fondly” – Wal-Mart
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Mission StatementSupported by lists of Corporate Values
“To preserve and improve human life:
“Corporate social responsibility
“Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company
“Science-based innovation
“Honesty and integrity
“Profit, but profit from work that benefits humanity” – Merck
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Mission StatementSupported by lists of Corporate Values
“To make people happy:
“No cynicism
“Nurturing and promulgation of ‘wholesome American values’
“Creativity, dreams, and imagination
“Fanatical attention to consistency and detail
“Preservation and control of the Disney ‘magic’” – Walt Disney
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Mission Statement
“The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”
– Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America
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Vision
What is a Vision?
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Vision
A vision is a picture of future success.
A vision forms when we think far enough
ahead to realize there will be important
challenges that we can prepare for now.
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Vision
“Nothing happens unless first a dream.”
– Carl Sandburg
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Vision
Consider these Visions:
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Vision
John F. Kennedy:September 12, 1962
“We choose to go to the moon.”
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Vision
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.August 28, 1963
“I have a dream.”
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Vision
Margaret ThatcherFormer Prime Minister of Great Britain
“It is my unique responsibility as the leader to shine a spotlight on the future….”
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Vision
Lord Baden-Powell
… a world brotherhood of Scouts living in peace.
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Vision
Criteria for a Meaningful Vision
A vision engages the heart and the spirit.
... leads toward a worthwhile goal.
... gives meaning to an effort.
... is simple.
... is attainable.
... can change over time.
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Vision Statement –Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
In the future, Scouting will continue to:
Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;
Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.
Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership;
Serve America’s communities and families with its quality, values-based program.
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Reviewing:Values, Mission, and Vision
Values – Core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and our actions.Mission – Encapsulates the values and articulates the overall, long-term objective.Vision – A picture of success and the related plan of action.
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Punch Line:Values, Mission, and Vision
“A vision without a mission is just a dream …
“A mission without a vision just passes the time …
“A vision with action can change the world.”
– Joel Barker
TheWood Badge Ticket
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The Wood Badge Ticket
A Wood Badge Ticket is:
A commitment
A vision of personal improvement
A vision of how you will lead
A series of goals
Your ticket is guided by
Your Personal Values
Your Personal Mission
Your Vision
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Wood Badge Ticket Work Sheet A Personal Statement of Vision and Mission Name ________________________________________ Wood Badge Course No. NE-II-177 My Scouting Position ________________________________________________________ The Team That Will Benefit From My Leadership _____________________________________ Scouting’s Values
Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scouting’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
My vision of success and the related plan of action ________________________________________________________________________
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Writing Your TicketYour mission (action plan) should:
Be significant
Be written to support your current Scouting position
Provide maximum positive impact for your youth membership
Include at least five goals
Incorporate some aspect of Diversity in at least one of the five goals
If you wish, one of the five goals may involve developing a self-assessment tool
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Name ________________________________________ Wood Badge Course No. NE-II-177 My Scouting Position ________________________________________________________ The Team That Will Benefit From My Leadership _____________________________________ SMART Goal (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely): _____________________
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Who: ____________________________________________________________________
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What: ___________________________________________________________________
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When: ___________________________________________________________________
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Where: __________________________________________________________________
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Why: ____________________________________________________________________
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How: ____________________________________________________________________
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How Verified: _____________________________________________________________
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The Goals in Your Ticket
The goals written for your ticket should be SMART:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-Based
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The Metrics For Your Ticket
For each goal, you will also describe:
Who
What
Where
When
How
Why
How Verified
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Approval of Your Ticket
Your Troop Guide will assist you during the course weekends.
Write your ticket and obtain approval from your Troop Guide as soon as possible, but no later than noon on Monday, October 23.
A Ticket Counselor will be assigned to you and will work with you after the course weekends. Your Ticket Counselor gives final approval of your ticket.
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Working Your Ticket
When it’s approved, you “work your ticket.”
All five goals must be completed within 18 months of the end of this course –
mmm dd, 2010
When you and your counselor agree that you have completed all the goals on your ticket, you may apply for your Wood Badge certificate, beads, neckerchief, and woggle.
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Dealing With Change
Change happens Scouting responsibilities change
Original goals may become unrealistic
Work with your Ticket Counselor Revise your goals accordingly
Maintain focus on the benefit to the youth
The completion date doesn’t change
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Summary
Effective leaders create a compelling vision and translate it into reality.
Values motivate us – what are your values?Your job in Scouting – what is your mission?The plan to bring it to life – what is your vision?
Your Wood Badge Ticket is your key toturning your Vision into Reality
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Learning Objectives
Now, as a result of this session, you should:
Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision
Understand the values, mission, and vision of Scouting
Understand values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership
Understand the Wood Badge Ticket
Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values, mission, and vision
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Learning Objectives
Understand the progression of BSA training opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in that frameworkGet an overview of the practical and application phases of Wood BadgeUnderstand why the Boy Scout troop is used during Wood Badge as the model for training and team-buildingDiscard any misconceptions or anxiety regarding the course purpose, content, and methods of presentation
As a result of this session you will be able to: