VALUES, Mission, and Vision

Denis LongoScoutmaster, NE-II-159

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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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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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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 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

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, 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 toturning 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

Thank You!