15 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
15 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Do freelancers need a "company vision"?

by perneali45
12 replies
Opinion 1: Some people say that you (or your business) should have a vision you share with your employees, freelancers and team members.

That way, they will feel inspired and feel like they take part in a mission they need to accomplish.

Note: I'm not refering to whether you should have a vision for yourself or your business. I'm talking about the need to constantly communicate a vision with employees.

Opinion 2: Others say that employees and freelancers already have their own "visions" - which may include things like:
  • Do tasks they are skilled at.
  • Get paid fairly (or well).
  • Be able to pay their rent, food, clothing, gas, education, etc.
  • Be able to do things they enjoy like hobbies or spending time with their loved ones.
So, a "company vision" isn't necessary.

What do you think?
#company vision #freelancers
Avatar of Unregistered
  • Profile picture of the author Jason Kanigan
    Originally Posted by perneali45 View Post

    Opinion 1: Some people say that you (or your business) should have a vision you share with your employees, freelancers and team members.

    That way, they will feel inspired and feel like they take part in a mission they need to accomplish.

    Note: I'm not refering to whether you should have a vision for yourself or your business. I'm talking about the need to constantly communicate a vision with employees.

    Opinion 2: Others say that employees and freelancers already have their own "visions" - which may include things like:
    • Do tasks they are skilled at.
    • Get paid fairly (or well).
    • Be able to pay their rent, food, clothing, gas, education, etc.
    • Be able to do things they enjoy like hobbies or spending time with their loved ones.
    So, a "company vision" isn't necessary.

    What do you think?

    Those things in your Opinion 2 list aren't vision.

    Recommend Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold.

    And this from Robert Kaplan (the KCL channel has surprisingly amazing speakers; I don't know how they do it)

    Signature
    >> SALES ON FIRE: For when you realize you're going to have to TALK TO SOMEBODY
    >> Kindle books on Sales by Jason Kanigan
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11649664].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author see world cafe
      [DELETED]
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11650386].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author perneali45
    Thanks for the feedback, Jason!

    I checked out the awesome resources you mentioned. They are a great way to create a vision.

    My question still remains though. Is such a vision necessary to share with employees? Or is it like a "business plan" that mostly banks and investors care about?

    My confusion comes from the fact I have hired people who have done great work, without me sharing a vision with them. I just made sure to give them clear instructions and pay them as agreed.

    I guess the answer to my question may be "It depends on the employee, and the vision can't hurt."

    Thanks!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11649823].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Jason Kanigan
      Originally Posted by perneali45 View Post

      Thanks for the feedback, Jason!

      I checked out the awesome resources you mentioned. They are a great way to create a vision.

      My question still remains though. Is such a vision necessary to share with employees? Or is it like a "business plan" that mostly banks and investors care about?

      My confusion comes from the fact I have hired people who have done great work, without me sharing a vision with them. I just made sure to give them clear instructions and pay them as agreed.

      I guess the answer to my question may be "It depends on the employee, and the vision can't hurt."

      Thanks!

      What did the Kaplan video tell you??
      Signature
      >> SALES ON FIRE: For when you realize you're going to have to TALK TO SOMEBODY
      >> Kindle books on Sales by Jason Kanigan
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11649859].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author perneali45
        Originally Posted by Jason Kanigan View Post

        What did the Kaplan video tell you??
        I feel the core message is that we need to ask:

        "Based on our strengths, how can we add value to others?"

        Then we need to focus on the top 3 priorities and go for it.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11649879].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Irishgang
    I think it's doesn't matter in the high-priority. In other side, will be good if you have a company vision, this can increase your personal rate and your valuation as the specialist. In this reasion, better if you have, than not
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11649868].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Youcanconverttosales
    In my humble opinion, it is more important to have your "why" first. Share that around in which it will lead you towards your vision.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11649876].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author John Jonas Phil VA
    I think we do. It's just not something formal or detailed like those you see with businesses and organizations.
    Signature
    Hire a Filipino virtual assistant and make your business better through outsourcing.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11649951].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
    As I understand 'em, visions arrive kinda unbidden.


    Prahblem then is ... what to do next.


    tbh scurryin' around to define vision prolly means you ain't seen nuthin' trooly inspirin' yet.
    Signature

    Lightin' fuses is for blowin' stuff togethah.

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11650066].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author nihitthakkar
    Hi!
    In my humble opinion, the company vision is required for the company's employees/freelancers to work together. If there is no vision the goals will be directionless to approach. But, if there is a proper vision of the company it will give access to employees/freelancers to accomplish the goals with the help of their skill set, and fulfilling their vision.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11650276].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author tacassim
    what matters is you have a great pitch for your service that you offering. And why you do it. Everytme you speak to your employees, you are pitching them your vision anyways...
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11650280].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author M Sarker
    Yes, it is necessary.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11650676].message }}
Avatar of Unregistered

Trending Topics