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Defining #Vision2020

Vision seems like such an easy concept. The idea of picturing stuff in your mind and then working to make it happen. In reality it is more specific. Vision is not just a picture. Vision is pictorial definition of your goal. Vision is what you goal will look like once complete.
 
In vision’s simplest way to define, an example is having a new car. My goal is to buy a new car. I can see myself driving a new car. I can see myself enjoying that new car smell. Easy, but my vision is not specific enough. Do I want a car, truck, or SUV?   What color do I want my car to be? What will the inside look like? Once I start to put those pieces into place, I have my vision for my car.  This how we define vision.
 
The same vision example is true about planning a vacation, going back to school, getting a new job, or making any other change.  Defining a vision is picturing a goal. In the land of workforce development or any of the social services, this is our playground. We are constantly trying to sell vision as motivation to use our services.   
 
Workforce development professionals working with individuals are selling the ideas of goals that do not belong to them.  Workforce development professionals working with the business community are selling their visions for what a successful business looks like.  In either case, the result is how important vision is to a goal, the idea of success, and even just day to day life. We need to get excited about another person’s vision.
 
Sometimes I have everything worked out in my head and sometimes I need some help. Assisting someone with the vision is step one. Defining a vision is how a dream turns to a goal. At times, we all need assistance with vision. Putting a puzzle together usually starts with knowing what you want the picture to look like in the end.
 
~Karen J. Cirincione
Twitter: @kcirincione

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