Vision-Setting Activity: Aligning Yourself with the Future of Work

Work by yourself or (ideally) with small group of co-workers to develop an organization vision for 2025.? This vision can be organization-wide or for the part that aligns with your job role.

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1. Reflecting on Past Achievements and Challenges

Prompt: Begin by reflecting on the last year. Identify the key moments that shaped your work and how you contributed to your organization.

Questions:

·?????? What were the most significant challenges in your role, and how did you address them?

·?????? Which achievements brought you the greatest sense of contribution or alignment with your organization’s goals?

·?????? Where do you see opportunities to foster greater collaboration or empower your team?

·?????? What do you want to stop doing to free up time and energy for more impactful activities?

·?????? What new habits or approaches will help you adapt to future challenges?

Sharing: Who else could provide input to these questions??

2. Envisioning a Future-Ready Team or Department

Prompt: Imagine your team or department at its best by the end of 2025. What does success look like in terms of collaboration, decision-making, and purpose alignment?

Questions:

·?????? How can your team better align its work with the overarching goals of your organization?

·?????? What cultural or operational shifts could enhance your team’s adaptability to change?

·?????? How can you foster an environment where innovation and engagement thrive?

·?????? What does effective decision-making look like in your area, and how can it be distributed closer to the source of impact?

·?????? What does success look like for your co-workers and the (internal) customers you serve?

Output: Create a list of key aspirations or visual representations to capture your vision.

3. Setting Personal and Team Goals

Prompt: Develop actionable goals for your role or team that align with your vision of the future.

Questions:

·?????? What measurable outcomes will demonstrate progress in achieving your vision?

·?????? How can you promote greater transparency and collaboration within your team or with other parts of the organization?

·?????? Which specific practices or tools will you introduce to enhance empowerment and decision-making within your sphere of influence?

·?????? How will your goals help your team contribute more effectively to the broader purpose of your organization?

·?????? What resources or support do you need to succeed?

·?????? Who can you partner with to expand your reach?

Output: Summarize your key goals for your team.? Share your draft goals with those on the team to verify understanding and commitment.?

4. Drafting a Shared Vision for Your Work

Prompt: Craft a vision statement that reflects how your team or department will contribute to the organization’s success in 2025.

Steps:

·?????? Start with a template – "By the end of 2025, our [team/department] will be a [adjective] group where [specific outcomes] enable [impact]."

·?????? Incorporate elements like empowerment, innovation, and collaboration into your vision.

·?????? Share the draft with colleagues for feedback and refinement.

Output: A clear, inspiring vision to guide your team’s efforts.

5. Committing to Actionable Steps

Prompt: Identify immediate actions you and your team can take to begin living your vision.

Questions:

·?????? What small changes can you implement this week to move closer to your vision?

·?????? How can you foster stronger connections with other teams or stakeholders in your organization?

·?????? Which tools or methods will help you monitor progress and adapt as needed?

·?????? Who can you involve to bring additional insights or resources to your efforts?

Sharing: Discuss your action steps with trusted peers to gather ideas and build accountability.

6. Closing Reflection and Collaboration

Prompt: Picture yourself in December 2025, reflecting on your team’s journey. What will you have accomplished that makes you proud?

Final Question: How can you support your colleagues in advancing their vision, and how can they support you in yours?