"They basically helped craft the vision and how to figure out how to solve the problem.
Wong's group was part of a coalition that helped craft the "vision plan" to guide future development in Chinatown.
It's only an idea in the head of the director (or in the case of a startup, the founder). How the director crafts reality out of this vision is exactly like how a founder creates a startup - it's a combination of vision, reality distortion field, tenacity and persuasion.
While two-thirds of the children have a sense of what they would like their lives to be (i.e. stable blue collar work as mechanics, carpenters or drivers), and even have a general understanding of what they need to get there (i.e., literacy, vocational training), few have any conception of how to craft a strategy to realize this vision.
So the next day I apologized for not giving them some participation in it and said anybody who wanted to meet with me on Monday at 9 a.m. can help re-craft the vision statement.
Also, an inclusive and participatory process should be used in crafting the vision, so that all of the major sectors of the state can be involved, and ultimately gain ownership.
Leadership is shared: The leader takes responsibility for crafting the vision, involving others in the vision and helping them connect how it enables each teammate to fulfill their personal purposes collectively.
Of the 10 fellowships awarded through the department, seven were named in honor the BME Emeritus faculty who were instrumental in crafting the vision and charting the growth of Duke BME.
In crafting that vision, Coffey had carte blanche -- a total freedom which only truly sank in when she put out an open call for pilot pitches.
In their rush to craft this school into their vision of perfection, alumni and administrators must not forget the real students who suffer under their decisions.
From this vision, Cucinelli had crafted a company with no debt, a $320 million turnover and a solid trajectory--up 52% over two years--in a roller-coaster market for the luxury clothing business.
