What You Need To Know About Strategic Vision

Bringing clarity to the complex is one of the most influential qualities of a leader. Clarity can be achieved when a leader has an authentic vision to share with the world. However, a challenge can often arise when making the leap from vision to reality.

Strategic vision provides functional steps that bring your vision to life. Whether you are changing the trajectory of your business or reinventing your brand, a strategic vision can help you accomplish your goal.

What’s the difference between a vision and a strategic vision?

A vision shares: I want to change the world!

But a strategic vision shares: By developing innovative products that reduce the carbon footprint on our natural resources, providing my employees with competitive wages, and encouraging both my company and customers to give back to our local community, I want to change the world!

A strategic vision not only provides identified goals that detail how you will achieve your vision, but can also provide stages or phases that signify movement, growth or advancement toward your goal.

Below are 3 leadership practices that you need to know to develop your strategic vision:

1. A strategic vision must consider the present. To know where you desire to be, you must first examine where you are today. Crafting a strategic vision compels thoughtful inventory on where you are vs. where you desire to be. Consider your current strengths, challenges, even concerns facing growth.
2. A strategic vision boldly visualizes the future. The most inspiring component of a vision is dreaming about where you desire to be. Shaping your future requires asking yourself: If I could do anything in the world, what would it be? Now’s the time to list the things that most inspire you and how your organization could impact your community, your culture or the world!
3. A strategic vision maps out how to get there. Instead of leaving your vision broad and far-reaching, take the time to create a pathway to fulfillment. This detail may require research, networking or a supportive team of leaders who can share their wisdom or brainstorm with you.

Developing a strategic vision can intentionally help you reach your goals. So, what are you waiting for? Raise your standard of leadership by crafting a strategic vision to help you realize your dreams!