{"id":1917,"date":"2023-07-22T07:36:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T07:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=1917"},"modified":"2024-05-14T09:56:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T23:56:28","slug":"sme-to-leader-5-creating-a-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=1917","title":{"rendered":"SME to Leader #5: Creating a Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Creating a Vision: Setting Goals and Objectives for Your Team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transitioning from a technical expert to a leader of teams can be challenging. In this series of blog posts, we&#8217;ve explored various aspects of this journey, from <a href=\"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=1913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">understanding the transition<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=1914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developing self-awareness<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=1916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">building trust with your team.<\/a> In this post, we&#8217;ll focus on creating a vision for your team, setting goals and objectives that will help your team achieve success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Vision <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a vision for your team involves setting clear goals and objectives. This requires a deep understanding of your team&#8217;s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A vision should inspire your team and align with the overall goals of your organization. A well-crafted vision will help your team stay focused, motivated, and engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The One Minute Manager Meets The Monkey\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_Nuy0BpCUmzcIik&#038;asin=0007116985&#038;tag=bywineexecuti-22\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Goals and Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a clear vision for your team, it&#8217;s time to set goals and objectives. Goals are broad, long-term outcomes that you want to achieve, while objectives are specific, measurable steps that you&#8217;ll take to achieve your goals. When setting goals and objectives, it&#8217;s important to be SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Good To Great\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_wEXVZMRmJjgwMJ&#038;asin=0712676090&#038;tag=bywineexecuti-22\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of Setting Goals and Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting goals and objectives has several benefits for your team, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Goals and objectives help your team stay focused on what&#8217;s important, minimizing distractions and keeping everyone on track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivation<\/strong>: When your team has clear goals and objectives, they&#8217;ll feel motivated to work towards them, knowing that their efforts will lead to success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accountability<\/strong>: Goals and objectives provide a clear framework for accountability, ensuring that everyone is working towards the same outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measurement<\/strong>: By setting measurable objectives, you&#8217;ll be able to track progress and identify areas where your team needs to improve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leading Change, With a New Preface by the Author\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_fOEJejlY12cEEj&#038;asin=1422186431&#038;tag=bywineexecuti-22\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Anniversary\/dp\/1760856827?crid=1XVL1B9S17URP&amp;keywords=stephen+covey&amp;qid=1688901547&amp;rnid=5391672051&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=Stephen+Covey%2Cstripbooks%2C236&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=5db6283ef6162b4a70c8ffca7b5ca4c5&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/a>&#8221; by Stephen Covey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Leading-Change-New-Preface-Author\/dp\/1422186431?crid=2SDGBBN3TC0UI&amp;keywords=Leading+Change&amp;qid=1689503591&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=leading+change%2Cstripbooks%2C231&amp;sr=1-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=0bbc7029cbc7c95145c083d0d9e1925f&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leading Change<\/a>&#8221; by John P. Kotter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Good-Great-Jim-Collins\/dp\/0712676090?crid=2AEWSB3D93C4B&amp;keywords=Good+to+Great&amp;qid=1689503616&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=good+to+great%2Cstripbooks%2C230&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=1fda9974ff79062f3eede45d323ac31a&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good to Great<\/a>&#8221; by Jim Collins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/One-Minute-Manager-Meets-Monkey\/dp\/0007116985?pd_rd_w=GhB8T&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.b1232fb4-5a84-447e-abbc-9086244e433a&amp;pf_rd_p=b1232fb4-5a84-447e-abbc-9086244e433a&amp;pf_rd_r=PZJVKMK4M6XQ12V09652&amp;pd_rd_wg=hHjtc&amp;pd_rd_r=a8b86dee-de2d-439d-a19e-a92d51be9e3e&amp;pd_rd_i=0007116985&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=bde5eb72daf219d0a43418361e94eeb8&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The One Minute Manager<\/a>&#8221; by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 30th Anniversary Edition\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_rumvcHtuOEhIUb&#038;asin=1760856827&#038;tag=bywineexecuti-22\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a vision, setting goals and objectives are critical components of effective leadership. As a leader, it&#8217;s your responsibility to inspire your team and provide them with the guidance they need to achieve success. By setting clear goals and objectives, you&#8217;ll be able to create a shared vision that will motivate and engage your team. Remember to be SMART when setting goals and objectives, and don&#8217;t be afraid to adjust your vision as needed to keep your team on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Journal References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Setting Goals and Making Plans for Team Success&#8221; by Edwin A. Locke and Gary P. Latham (Academy of Management Executive, 2002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Visionary Leadership and Strategic Management&#8221; by Michael A. Hitt, R. Duane Ireland, and Robert E. Hoskisson (Journal of Management, 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;The Effects of Goal Setting on Group Performance: A Meta-analysis&#8221; by Edwin A. Locke and Gary P. Latham (Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 1990)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deeper Body of Knowledge: Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to those books summarised above, here i present a deeper body of knowledge which are helpful for creating a vision for the remainder of the series also :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Good-Great-Jim-Collins\/dp\/0712676090?crid=2AEWSB3D93C4B&amp;keywords=Good+to+Great&amp;qid=1689503616&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=good+to+great%2Cstripbooks%2C230&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=1fda9974ff79062f3eede45d323ac31a&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good to Great<\/a>&#8221; by Jim Collins &#8211; This book explores how companies can move from being good to great, with a focus on creating a strong vision and setting ambitious goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Anniversary\/dp\/1760856827?crid=1XVL1B9S17URP&amp;keywords=stephen+covey&amp;qid=1688901547&amp;rnid=5391672051&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=Stephen+Covey%2Cstripbooks%2C236&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=5db6283ef6162b4a70c8ffca7b5ca4c5&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/a>&#8221; by Stephen Covey- This book emphasizes the importance of creating a personal and professional vision, and setting goals to achieve that vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Disciplines-Execution-Revised-Achieving-Important\/dp\/1398506664?crid=PCT0PER0K178&amp;keywords=The+Four+Disciplines+of+Execution&amp;qid=1689503911&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+four+disciplines+of+execution%2Cstripbooks%2C230&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=02a3f0aa8ef17bc1aade312f51888add&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Four Disciplines of Execution<\/a>&#8221; by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling &#8211; This book provides a framework for setting and achieving ambitious goals through discipline and accountability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/One-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-bestselling\/dp\/1848549253?crid=2IUI21386BRAN&amp;keywords=The+One+Thing&amp;qid=1689503941&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+one+thing%2Cstripbooks%2C269&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=46db86b034c5411d1a1366e7b9b2af5b&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The One Thing<\/a>&#8221; by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan &#8211; This book argues that focus is essential for achieving success, and provides guidance on how to identify and prioritize the most important goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates\/dp\/1786891700?crid=CH69WP8PYLA8&amp;keywords=%22Drive%3A+The+Surprising+Truth+About+What+Motivates+Us%22&amp;qid=1689504029&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C235&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecuti-22&amp;linkId=573355238f7ae20782aacc08d70df13b&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us&#8221;<\/a> by Daniel H. Pink &#8211; This book explores the secret to high performance and satisfaction in today&#8217;s world is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and the world<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deeper Body of Knowledge: Journals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>&#8220;How to Set Goals You&#8217;ll Actually Achieve&#8221; by Amy Gallo (Harvard Business Review) &#8211; This article provides practical advice on how to set goals that are challenging but achievable, and how to stay motivated to achieve them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Why Visionary Leadership Fails&#8221; by Jesse Sostrin (Harvard Business Review) &#8211; This article explores some common pitfalls of creating a vision, and provides guidance on how to create a compelling vision that will motivate and inspire a team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;A Guide to Setting Goals That Work for You&#8221; by Heidi Grant (Harvard Business Review) &#8211; This article provides guidance on how to set goals that are specific, measurable, and achievable, and that will help to create a sense of progress and accomplishment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Making Goals Specific but Flexible&#8221; by Lisa Lai (Harvard Business Review) &#8211; This article explores how to balance the need for specific goals with the need for flexibility, and provides guidance on how to adjust goals as circumstances change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These books and Journals offer insights and practical advice on setting goals, creating a vision, and motivating teams to achieve their objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>here are some additional references to papers and research from top business schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvard Business School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;The Discipline of Teams&#8221; by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;The Leader&#8217;s Guide to Corporate Culture&#8221; by Boris Groysberg, Jeremiah Lee, Jesse Price, and J. Yo-Jud Cheng <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What Makes a Leader?&#8221; by Daniel Goleman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Creating Shared Value&#8221; by Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicago Booth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Power of Small Wins&#8221; by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Building a Better Board&#8221; by David A. Nadler <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wharton School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;How to Keep Your Best People&#8221; by Reid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha, and Chris Yeh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;The CEO&#8217;s Guide to Talent Management&#8221; by Edward E. Lawler III and John W. Boudreau<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Collaborative Overload&#8221; by Rob Cross, Reb Rebele, and Adam Grant <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stanford<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions&#8221; by Andrew Campbell, Jo Whitehead, and Sydney Finkelstein<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Columbia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Competing on Analytics&#8221; by Thomas H. Davenport <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Why Teams Don&#8217;t Work&#8221; by Diane Coutu <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;The Limits of Empathy&#8221; by Adam Waytz and Jamil Zaki <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;The Innovator&#8217;s Dilemma&#8221; by Clayton M. Christensen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duke<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Competing for the Future&#8221; by Gary Hamel and C.K. Prahalad <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail&#8221; by John P. Kotter <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a Vision: Setting Goals and Objectives for Your Team. Transitioning from a technical expert to a leader of teams can be challenging. 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