What is MN-871’s Vision Statement?

Define Vision Statement

It’s sometimes called a picture…

Define Vision Statement (cont)

InspiresEstablishes the frameworkAnswers the question:

“Where do we want to go?”

What are we doing when we create our Vision Statement?

Articulating dreams It reminds us of who we are

Sets direction

When we craft our Vision Statement we must…

Dare to dream Be passionate Understand that it’s about us

What’s the hazard if we don’t have a Vision Statement?

How do we write our Vision Statement?

1. Examine the Mission Statement of AFJROTC:

"Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community”

How do we write our Vision Statement (cont)

2. Dare to Dream: shoot for the moon…if we miss, we’ll land on the stars

How do we write our Vision Statement (cont)

3. Apply this formula: “Five years from now MN-871 will _________ by __________For example: “In the next 5 years, MN-871 will help create better citizens by helping Cadets acquire the education and skills necessary to build self-sufficient successful lives.”

What’s next…

Commit to the Vision Statement…but how?

Use it for the basis of planning

Keep it alive

Your Personal Vision StatementWhy?1.Guides your life2.Provides direction3.Illuminates your path

Prepare to write your Vision Statement

How?1.Pick the top ten things you enjoy2.What are your most important values3.What do you want to accomplish in life,

what do you want to achieve?4.Write to the important facets in your life;

e.g., family, spiritual, physical, work, social networks, financial security, etc.

5.What are your strengths, what are your weaknesses

6.Add any other questions you think important

Write your Vision Statement

1.Write in first person2. Write statements about

what you want to achieve in the future

3. No size limit—fully articulate your vision

The significance of a personal Vision Statement

Experts say dreams do come true, if you write them down

Will my Vision Statement change?

It may, but you’ll be surprised

Examples1. My vision is to become a good

Marine and a good man.2. My vision is to achieve wealth at a

young age.3. To leave [the world] a better place

than I found it. Everything. Anything. All the time.

4. To be a positive influence to others, through God's will.