A lack of vision and poor understanding of the sheer size of the task means that a £6.2bn IT scheme for the National Health Service in the UK "isn't working and isn't going to work" according to Andrew Rollerson, an executive with Fujitisu, on of the systems providers, Computer Weekly reported 13/02/07.
When I first read this I thought what a wonderful quantification of a lack of vision. I’m sure the leaders and managers involved in this project will find any other reason but lack of vision to excuse the failure.
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"Are you someone with a vision burning inside that seeks to manifest? Do you see yourself as a visionary?
What is it that makes a visionary become a visionary leader? A visionary may dream wonderful visions of the future and articulate them with great inspiration. A visionary is good with words. But a visionary leader is good with actions as well as words, and so can bring his/her vision into being in the world, thus transforming it in some way. More than words are needed for a vision to take form in today's world. It requires leadership and heartfelt commitment.
A visionary leader is effective in manifesting his or her vision because s/he creates specific, achievable goals, initiates action and enlists the participation of others.
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