CONDUCTING GROW SESSIONS – THE GROW MODEL

  Developing a vision statement In Module 1, you began the process of the Leadership Growth Plan with a thorough self-assessment. Then you identified and prioritized your most important values and motivators and explored your basic leadership style. In this module, you will establish your vision and determine what you need to do to become the kind of leader that other people will follow. The path to leadership will contain obstacles. To deal with obstacles, determine the sacrifices you are willing to make, identify hidden opportunities, and divide the problem into manageable pieces. Keys to the Assignment The following instructions are adapted from Project Kaleidoscope. Write your vision (1-2 pages) Imagine it is 10 years into the future. You feel that you have achieved your potential and become the leader you have always wanted to be. Write a story to describe your vision of yourself. Do not get hung up on past accomplishments and future plans, and do not worry about barriers. Use some of these questions to guide your thinking: What is your typical day like? Who do you interact with? What are you thinking about? What are you feeling? What skills do you possess? While you are dreaming, think about your legacy. Imagine yourself at the end of your career. What do you want people to say about you after you are gone? How must you start living now in order for that to happen?