Shared vision is a model of innate courage possessed that people never previously discerned or once imaged until the pursuit of a common and profound aspiration emerged. Shared vision generally emanate from a personal vision. The benefits of a shared vision are multiples: people learn and expand their manner of thinking and new horizons are opened, difficulties are generally minimized along the way because the vision appears to be greater than existing tension forces, additionally shared vision bring keeps people together and promote oneness. As Robert Fritz insinuated “In the presence of greatness pettiness disappears, in the absence of great dreams pettiness prevails”.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The significance of a Shared vision
- The benefits and negative impact of shared vision
- Sharing with the class the organization's Shared Vision
- Globalization
- Personal mastery
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this text is to explore the concept of shared vision within organizations and its implications for global development. It examines both the positive and negative aspects of shared vision, its role in fostering economic growth, and its connection to personal mastery.
- The power and importance of shared vision in organizational success
- The benefits and drawbacks of pursuing a shared vision, including risk-taking and long-term commitment.
- The application of shared vision to global development initiatives, particularly in aiding third-world countries.
- The role of globalization in facilitating the implementation of shared vision.
- The significance of personal mastery in achieving organizational and individual goals.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The significance of a Shared vision: This section introduces the concept of shared vision as an internal drive towards a common goal, fostering collaboration and innovation. It distinguishes between intrinsic and extrinsic shared visions, highlighting the importance of a compelling vision to incite cooperation. The author emphasizes the power of collective ideation in achieving a shared vision, drawing on examples of successful collaborative efforts. The potential for both intrinsic (higher purpose) and extrinsic (competitive advantage) motivation is discussed.
The benefits and negative impact of shared vision: This section explores the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a shared vision. The benefits include enhanced learning, broadened perspectives, and increased cohesion among team members. The author cites Robert Fritz's observation that "In the presence of greatness pettiness disappears, in the absence of great dreams pettiness prevails," to emphasize the transformative power of shared vision. Conversely, the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with experimentation and maintaining long-term commitment are also acknowledged, highlighting the potential challenges of sustaining shared vision over time.
Sharing with the class the organization's Shared Vision: This section outlines a plan to create a global organization leveraging intellectual capital to support the development of third-world countries and communities. It advocates for teaching locals useful trades as a sustainable solution for economic development, contrasting this approach with the limitations of mere charitable giving. The author connects this approach to the principles of ethical position theory (EPT), referencing idealism and relativism. The importance of combining "right belief" (orthodoxy) with "right action" (orthopraxis) is also stressed, referencing the critiques of German theologian Carl Henry regarding a lack of social involvement among certain religious groups.
Globalization: This chapter defines globalization as a multifaceted process encompassing cultural, economic, and political transformations. The author cites examples such as world music and immigration to illustrate the various aspects of globalization. The impact of social media and international investments on globalization is also discussed. Economic indicators such as GDP and fertility rates are highlighted as factors influencing a nation's level of globalization and integration into the global economy. The author notes the increasing flow of migrants to countries with higher GDPs, discussing both the potential benefits and concerns related to this movement.
Personal mastery: This section emphasizes the crucial role of individual learning and development within organizations. It defines personal mastery as the ability to view one's life as a creative endeavor, fostering competence and skills. The concept of "creative tension" – the gap between vision and current reality – is discussed, highlighting the importance of managing this tension to achieve personal and professional goals. The psychological benefits of personal mastery, especially in mitigating mental distress, are also highlighted. The potential challenges posed by family responsibilities to the pursuit of personal and professional objectives are briefly mentioned.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Shared vision, organizational development, global development, globalization, economic development, personal mastery, ethical position theory, risk-taking, collaboration, innovation, human capital, trade schools, community development, idealism, relativism, orthodoxy, orthopraxis.
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What is the main topic of this text?
This text explores the concept of a shared vision within organizations and its implications for global development. It examines the benefits and drawbacks of shared vision, its role in fostering economic growth, and its connection to personal mastery and globalization.
What are the key themes covered in the text?
The key themes include the significance and impact of shared vision, its application to global development initiatives (especially aiding third-world countries), the role of globalization in facilitating shared vision, and the importance of personal mastery in achieving organizational and individual goals. The text also touches upon ethical position theory (EPT), contrasting idealism and relativism, and the importance of both "right belief" (orthodoxy) and "right action" (orthopraxis).
What are the objectives of the text?
The objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of shared vision, its implementation, and its broader implications for organizational success and global development. It aims to analyze both the positive and negative aspects of pursuing a shared vision, including risk-taking and long-term commitment.
How does the text define shared vision?
The text defines shared vision as an internal drive towards a common goal, fostering collaboration and innovation. It distinguishes between intrinsic (higher purpose) and extrinsic (competitive advantage) shared visions and emphasizes the power of collective ideation in achieving it.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of a shared vision, according to the text?
Benefits include enhanced learning, broadened perspectives, increased cohesion, and transformative power. Drawbacks include inherent risks, uncertainties associated with experimentation, and the challenges of maintaining long-term commitment.
How does the text discuss the application of shared vision to global development?
The text proposes a plan to create a global organization leveraging intellectual capital to support the development of third-world countries. It emphasizes teaching locals useful trades as a sustainable solution, contrasting this with the limitations of mere charitable giving. The connection to ethical position theory (EPT) is also highlighted.
What is the text's perspective on globalization?
The text defines globalization as a multifaceted process encompassing cultural, economic, and political transformations. It examines its impact through examples like world music, immigration, social media, and international investments. Economic indicators like GDP and fertility rates are also considered in relation to a nation's level of globalization.
What role does personal mastery play in the text?
Personal mastery is presented as crucial for individual learning and development within organizations. It's defined as the ability to view one's life as a creative endeavor, fostering competence and skills. The concept of "creative tension" (the gap between vision and current reality) and its management are discussed.
What are some key terms or keywords used throughout the text?
Key terms include shared vision, organizational development, global development, globalization, economic development, personal mastery, ethical position theory, risk-taking, collaboration, innovation, human capital, trade schools, community development, idealism, relativism, orthodoxy, and orthopraxis.
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The text is structured with a table of contents, a statement of objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and a list of keywords. Each section provides detailed information relevant to the overall theme of shared vision and its implications.
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- Dr. Marc Nader (Author), 2016, The Significance of a Shared Vision. Benefits and Negative Impacts, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1270060