{"id":1600,"date":"2017-05-24T21:46:48","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T21:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/course.oeru.org\/csf103\/?page_id=1600"},"modified":"2017-05-24T21:46:48","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T21:46:48","slug":"the-qualities-and-characteristics-of-a-compelling-and-powerful-vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/csf103\/learning-pathways\/developing-a-strong-vision\/the-qualities-and-characteristics-of-a-compelling-and-powerful-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"The qualities and characteristics of a compelling and powerful vision"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Forest Track in Autumn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

There is a wealth of debate and discussion about what qualities and characteristics make for a powerful and compelling vision. Perhaps much as to do with the personalities who are advocating and communicating the vision. And the Simon Sinek video on the previous page explains how, as a matter of human biology, visions might be developed to inspire action.\n<\/p>\n

Considering what has worked well in for others is helpful and provides a useful guide. Dr. John Kotter, regarded by many as the modern authority on leadership and change. The list below is adapted from Dr. Kotter\u2019s paper called Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail<\/a>, and puts forward the following guidance for creating an effective vision statement:\n<\/p>\n