CHAPTER 4: CREATING A TEAM VISION AND A SET OF VALUES

One of the elements that binds a team together is having a clear vision and set of values. In this chapter I outline:

•   Why vision and values are helpful for teams particularly in times of change.

•   A process for creating your team vision.

•   How to identify your team values.

Why create a team vision?

When researchers look at successful teams there is one thing they frequently find they have in common: a compelling vision of the future and a set of values that underpins this. If you develop a clearly spelt-out vision and set of values it will help your team run more successfully.

All major achievements throughout history are, arguably, attributable to people with powerful dreams about ...

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