Setting a direction statement

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THE TOP 4 EXPECTATIONS OF A TEAM LEADER
SETTING A DIRECTION
STATEMENT

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Main topics of
interest
A great statement energizes
A great statement orients
A great statement engages all teammates
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Module
requirements
To develop the skills to set a direction statement
that will guide you in setting goals in your daily
life as a family member, friend, student, coach,
player, teacher and teammate.
It is important to understand how to set a direction
statement when setting goals as a leader. A clear
direction will increase the chances that individuals and
groups will follow the steps to achieve their goals.
Review the following curriculum with a group or by
yourself and reflect on what you need to work on to
better set a direction statement for yourself or your
group.
Purpose
Instructions

4. A great statement energizes.1
A direction statement must stimulate an emotional reaction, create
excitement, and create purpose for all teammates while being clear
and brief. Team members ought to be able to express the team’s
direction in 15 seconds or less. If not, it’s not clear and concise
enough.
A challenging direction will energize and increase motivation.

5. A great statement orients.2
A direction statement must orient (direct) people toward something
specific providing information and clear expectations. A well oriented
statement details which “mountain” will be climbed, which main
objective will be accomplished and which battles will be fought.
A clear direction will align performance with strategy.

6. A great statement engages ALL teammates.3
Your teammates will not follow the direction unless they’re involved;
they each need confirmation that their knowledge, skills and abilities
will be utilized and depended upon. They must see where their skills
fit into the overall scheme and how contributions help the team reach
objectives. People are motivated based on how their skills are used,
and how significant they are to success.
A consequential direction allows for a full utilization of group member
skills.