The Manager's Pocket Guide to Virtual Teams

Step A.Articulate the vision

•   What it means:

—   Creating a short, powerful statement describing the ideal end-state for your team

•   What it does:

—   Reflects the furthest implications of the team

—   Mobilizes the team

—   Generates passion

•   How it works:

—   Write a ten-word statement

The Idea

A vision reflects the future hopes and dreams of a team. It should describe the ideal end-state for your team and mobilize the team behind an exciting purpose.

An effective vision statement should:

•   Be short and powerful.

•   Communicate the ideal image of the future.

•   Provide a primary focus.

•   Generate passion in the group.

•   Motivate team members to work consciously and unconsciously toward the vision.

A good test of a vision statement ...