Introducing

PAT DILLONScribe, N5-352-12

VALUES, Mission,

and Vision

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

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Understand what is meant by values, mission, & vision

Review the values, mission, & vision of Scouting

Consider values, mission & vision, in the context

of leadership

Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket

Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based

upon your personal values, mission & vision

As a result of this session, you will:

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The Chapel at “Jesus College”

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What was the mission of the builders?

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What was their vision?

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Their mission and vision were built upon their values.

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What are “What are “ValuesValues”?”?

Valuesare core beliefs or desires that guide

or motivate our attitudes and

actions

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Where do we get our Values?Where do we get our Values?

Values can take a variety of forms.

Principles or standards

“Service Above Self”

“Protect and Serve”

“Be Prepared”

“Do A Good Turn Daily”

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ValuesValues

Values can take a variety of forms.

Personal Qualities

Honesty

Communication

Being Organized

Ability to listen

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ValuesValues

Values can take a variety of forms.

Character Traits

Loyalty

Enthusiasm

Openness to others

Charitable

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ValuesValues

Values can take a variety of forms.

Codes of Ethics

Hippocratic Oath

Ten Commandments

Oath of Office

Outdoor Code

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The Scout Oath &

The Scout Law are the

statements of Scouting’s Values

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Question #20:

“What are the most important values I use to

guide and motivate my

actions?”

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“Acting in accord with our beliefs

and values is one of the greatest

challenges each of us faces every

day…

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… It’s true for individuals in all

aspects of life and equally true for organizations of every kind and

size.” Eric Harvey & Alexander Lucia

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What is a “What is a “MissionMission”?”?

A Missionis the

purpose.

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MissionMission

A Mission…

Communicates long-term goals and objectives

Defines why an organization exists.

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“Quality in Everything We Do”

MissionMission

A Mission…

Serves as a communication tool for an organization

Often bolstered or summarized with a slogan

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A Mission…

Aligns people with a purpose

Fosters commitment and unity

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A Mission…

Acts as an evaluation tool

Helps measure

activities and programs

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Often, an organization’s

mission is formalized

with a “mission

statement”.

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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a

more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the

common Defense, promote the general Welfare,

and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,

do ordain and establish this Constitution

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A simple one, yet it says so much!

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– To explore strange new worlds

– To seek out new life and new civilizations

– To boldly go where no one has gone before

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“<NAME> mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential.”

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“Microsoft mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential.”

MissionMission

Your potential. Our passion.

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“To offer all the fine customers in our territories all of their household needs in a manner in which they continue to think of us fondly”

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“To offer all the fine customers in our territories all of their household needs in a manner in which they continue to think of us fondly”

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“To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”

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“To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”

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Prepared. For Life.TM

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What is “What is “VisionVision”?”?

Vision is a picture of future success.

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A vision forms when we think far enough ahead to realize there will be important challenges that we can prepare for now.

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Your Vision should be your dream!

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VisionVision

Your Vision should be your dream!

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Question #18:

“In five years, what role do I see for myself in Scouting?”

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Consider these visions…

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John F. Kennedy:September 12, 1962

“We choose to go to the moon.”

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.August 28, 1963

“I have a dream.”

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Margaret ThatcherFormer Prime Minister of England

“It is my unique responsibility as the leader to shine a spotlight on the future….”

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Lord Baden-Powell

… a world brotherhood of Scouts living in peace.

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Video Discussion:

Did JFK’s vision motivate a nation?

Did MLK’s make his vision clear?

Did Margaret Thatcher understand the importance of vision in leadership?

Did Baden-Powell’s vision that a common moral code could lead to world peace become something?

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Vision Statement of the BSA:

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

“Prepared” - Csatari