VISION

EPPL 603 – LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION

Laura Bitto, Laura Burton,Bert Heath & Kristi Wagner

5-3-1 VISION

• We want to paint a picture of how we define “vision” based on key ideas from the readings.

Complete the following activity:1. Individually generate a list of 5 words that describe, define,

or represent the concept of “vision”.2. Form pairs and narrow the list to 3 words.3. Pairs will join to form groups of 4 and choose one word to

represent “vision”.4. Groups will share their word with the class and how/why

that word was their ultimate choice.

LEADERSHIP THEORIES & VISIONTrait Approach

IntelligenceSelf-confidenceDeterminationIntegritySociability

How does the trait theory apply to “vision”?Are there any traits that are more directly related to developing and implementing a “vision”? Which and why?

Skills Approach

TechnicalHumanConceptual

Are there certain skills required to successfully develop and implement a “vision”?

StyleApproach

Country ClubAutocratCaretakerCollaborative Leader

How might a task-oriented vs. a relationship-oriented style differ in their “visions”? Who might be more successful in implementing their “vision”?

SituationalApproach

DelegatingSupportingCoachingDirecting

Which type of situational approach might be most useful when developing a “vision”? Implementing a “vision”? Revising a “vision”?

LEADERSHIP THEORIES & VISION(cont.)

ContingencyTheory

Leader-Member RelationsTask StructurePosition Power

How can contingency theory help a leader assess workers’ roles in implementing the organization’s “vision”?

Path-GoalTheory

DirectiveSupportiveParticipativeAchievement-Oriented

How does path-goal theory play a role in developing & implementing a “vision”? Which leader behavior do you most relate with & how does that effect developing & implementing a “vision”?

Leader-Member ExchangeTheory

Interactions between leaders & followers

What groups (consider both “in-groups” & “out-groups) affect implementing a “vision” in your organization?

Transformational Leadership Theory

TransformationalTransactionalLaissez-faire

How can changes in an organization affect the organization’s ability to implement a “vision”?

WES CASE STUDY ---- VISION

1. How would the current vision impact the new principal and/or the changing population and needs of WES?

2. Would you update the vision to match that of the new principal and create a newly shared vision for this population?

3. What would you need to consider in terms of re-working the vision statement to reflect the current student body?

4. How would you go about developing and implementing a shared vision for WES?

LEADERSHIP & SHARED VISION

Kouzes & Posner – Leadership Practices Inventory• Measures the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership 1. Challenging the Process 2. Inspiring a Shared Vision 3. Enabling Others to Act 4. Modeling the Way 5. Encouraging the Heart• http//www.TheLeadershipChallenge.com• http//www.lpionline.com