In our book Don’t Manage…Coach! (CreateSpace, 2015) Michael Langthorne and I have an explanation of how a vision fits into the realm of goal setting.
Most teams succeed in part because they have and know what their common goals are. Having common goals allows everyone on the team to know why the team exists and it makes it possible for each team member to make role-based decisions. It’s why an overarching vision is so valuable . A vision is the goal. It’s the top-level goal for the organization. A common, top-level goal provides direction and purpose. A shared direction and purpose. ...
