Summary
By answering one fundamental question-"What will success look like?"-an educational institution has begun a process of defining its vision. It is undeniable that an institution will ever be greater than its dream; therefore, what is needed first and foremost is an articulated vision to propel an educational institution into a preferred future. Unguided by a powerful vision, educational leaders are more likely to falter and therefore must have a cogent vision for their institution, for it offers a tremendous competitive advantage aver others that operate without one.
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Educational Leadership with a Vision
Not much happens without a dream... but the dream must be there first.
- Robert Greenleaf (2001)AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION and its leaders must know what path they are on-their missionand where this path is taking them-their vision. When both mission and vision are clearly articulated, most day-to-day issues and challenges are seen from a higher level, which is the bigger picture, and can leverage a tremendous competitive advantage over others that operate without one.Changes within an institution often lead to a reassessment of its values, vision, and mission. These changes may be in the leadership, such as a new board, president, or other senior officials; in the legislation that defines its mandate; or possibly in terms of the institution's long term sustainability, especially with its current program offerings. Re-evaluation of its values, its vision, and its purpose or mission is the foundation ...See the full content of this document
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