Devising a Team Vision

 

 

Method

1. This activity assists a team in formulating a vision. The team may be a “Top Team” or a divisional or operating unit.

 

2. The activity is led by the team leader who becomes familiar with the procedure prior to arranging a meeting at which all members of the team attend.

 

3. A copy of the Team Vision Briefing Sheet is given to each person attending.

 

4. The objective of the meeting is to formulate a team vision. The topic guidelines are outlined in the briefing sheet.

 

Team Vision Briefing Sheet

A vision is a description of how the future of the team will be. It should capture the imagination so that team members are willing to make the effort to transform the vision into reality.

A good “vision” will:

• be based on an insightful analysis of the present situation facing the team;

• be based on a thorough consideration of options;

• appeal to the wishes and preferences of team members;

• contain an assessment of the motivating forces which drive the team forward;

• be attainable.

 

The members may divide into subgroups to come up with answers to some or all of the questions before the whole team meets to arrive at a consensus on each item.

 

1. What is the team proud of?

2. What is the team ashamed of?

3. What does the team do really well?

4. What does the team do badly?

5. How is the team perceived by

•   other teams?

•   the outside world?

•   top management?

6. What new demands will be placed on the team by

• the market place?

• the organization?

• individual team members?

7. Who or what can the team learn from?

8. What should the team improve?

9. How can the team improve?

10. What part should each individual play and how will his/her role change?

11. How should the team progress?

12. When should the team review progress?