Visitors to Barcelona in Spain (and I count myself as such) marvel at the vision, splendour and pure magnificence of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, Basilica of the Holy Family.
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| It'll be finished in 2026...apparently. Picture by E.Thik |
Like so many huge projects it has had its ups and downs over the last 100 years but is now nearing completion. One thing has sustained the builders, sponsors, churchmen and tourists over the years is the vision of just one man and the ability for his vision to be communicated to all.
- How many of us can say that we even understand the "vision" of the organisations we work for?
- How many "visions" have been re-thought, changed, cancelled, re-calibrated or updated over time?
- How many "visions" have been changed simply because of the 5 year contract of the "visionary" and the need to show some outcomes before the next job beckons?
- How many "visions" are marred by the over-enthusiastic use of the SMART target?
- How many, and here's the biggest concern, have changed their "vision" but have failed to communicate it clearly to those charged with putting it into operation?
So - KEEP IT SIMPLE AND BE PATIENT.
Achieving something lasting and worthwhile takes longer than you think.
