VALUES, Mission, and

Vision

Denis Longo Scoutmaster, NE-II-159

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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Values
Values 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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Character Traits Loyalty, enthusiasm, openness to others Codes of Ethics Hippocratic Oath Ten Commandments BSAs Outdoor Code ... Goals Living a healthy life Caring for others

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The Scout Oath and
The Scout Law are statements of

Scoutings 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. Its 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 organizations 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 Statement
Supported 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 Statement
Supported 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 Thatcher
Former Prime Minister of England

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

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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 nations 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 Americas 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, Vision and Mission

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
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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 to turning your Vision into Reality
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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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Thank You!