1. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 VISION By Connie Abert & Jenny Erickson

2. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Patch Adams visionary

3. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Vision: Develop a clear description of what the organization (or community) should look like after it successfully implements it strategies and achieves its full potential. - Bryson

4. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Importance of Visioning

5. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Vision: Long & Short of It Brief Vision Statement –Can be short and sometimes slogany Vision Sketch – created throughout the plan –More detailed, may be a step early in the planning process used to help identify issues. Full Blown ‘Vision of Success’ – step 8 –Includes a detailed description of the future state for multiple aspects of a community/organization

6. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Vision Statement

7. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Vision Statement Examples: Is to be Door County’s preeminent resort and conference center. –Landmark Is on a journey to discover and model the interactive learning community of the 21 st century. –Fox Valley Technical College Is Wisconsin’s education network for engaging people and their communities in positive change. –UW-Extension

8. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Vision Sketch: Sauk County

9. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Step 8. Vision of Success (optional) Organization’s mission Basic philosophy Core values Basic strategies Performance criteria Important decision rules Ethical Standards Plan Summary

10. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Vision Characteristics Future-oriented Idealistic Fits with the organization's history and culture Inspirational Purposeful Ambitious

11. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 I Have a Dream Vision Video

12. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Creating a Vision Sketch 1.) Describe the organization as it is today. 2.) What it could be like in the future? Mission Services Processes External Support People Culture Resources Structure

13. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Questions to help vision: What are our hopes and dreams for the future? How do you want future generations to describe our organization or community? What do you want to create?

14. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 What do you want the 2020 newspaper headline say about our organization/community? What will we look like if we are successful? What do you want to have in place by certain point in time? Get Visioning Continued:

15. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 When to Vision

16. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Common Mistakes Developed BY management FOR the organization Low involvement/no commitment Not communicated Set in stone Rush the process, “Let’s just get it done.”

17. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 A mission clarifies an organization’s purpose. A vision clarifies what it should look like and how it should behave as it fulfills its mission. Mission Vs. Vision:

18. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Prairie du Sac Community Garden The mission of the garden is to provide an affordable place for community members to grow fresh veggies and flowers.

19. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 Prairie du Sac Community Garden My vision for the garden… The community garden is a sustainable organization. Place where residents come to connect with their community. Everyone has access to healthy veggies. The community develops healthier eating habits.

20. Strategic Planning University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension © 2009 “If you do not know where you’re heading, you’re likely to end up somewhere else.” -Yogi Berra