1. Imagimap Preparing visions for implementation 13th Annual Conference on Training and Learning May 2006

2. Definition A training tool A means of making an abstract vision concrete A way to gain involvement of employees in vision implementation An opportunity to collect feedback on the vision & improve it

3. Basic assumptions Companies function best when they work from clear visions Vision allows the company to align resources and increase impact The most difficult step in the process is translating the vision to clear action Lack of implementation is what causes most visions to fail

4. How Imagimap works Groups of employees are given an explanation of the company vision Each group is given the Imagimap “kit”@ The group is instructed to build a model that demonstrates what the company must do to achieve the vision The group explains its model

5. How does it affect employees? Use of rich stimuli increases creativity Play atmosphere promotes openness Media neutralizes differences in education and information between employees Competition reinforces motivation Concrete multi-sensual stimuli strengthen learning

6. Criteria for Excellence Make the kit rich with stimuli Conduct several groups simultaneously in a competition Make sure all employees in the company receive the training Publish game results throughout the company

7. What’s in the Kit? A map base Markers Play money Lego or alternative Figurines Labels Pens

8. What does the facilitator do? Prepare and give the vision explanation Provide groups with the Kit Manage a “booth” where clues and inspirations can be purchased with money provided Keep time Facilitate group explanations of models

9. Who has done it? At least 25% of Fortune 500 companies National Semiconductor, Sears, Ford, Teva Multinationals Large organizations with diverse cultures Usually as a result of significant organization change (merger, growth)

10. What have they achieved? Quicker vision implementation Maximum employee participation QA that improves vision effectiveness A way of transcending cultural differences Better understanding of company values & goals at the operational level

11. What to avoid Bad or unclear visions - go back to the drawing board Organizations with deep lack of trust Lazy managers Lack of top management sponsorship Lack of willingness to implement results

12. How to get best results Make sure before you start that the company is committed to implementing the vision Create a management committee responsible for implementation that reports to CEO Implement the Imagimap as part of an OD process