Organizational Visioning: An Integrative Review

Abstract

Building on empirical, theoretical, and normative literatures, we develop an integrated discussion of organizational vision, including a range of factors, from the reasons for visioning to the impacts of vision on individuals, groups, and organizations. The goal is to help integrate the field and to provide direction for both future research and leadership practice. Building on prior reviews, we update the literature and contrast group visioning processes with leader-driven vision development. The article offers a comprehensive look at vision development, implementation, and the impact of visioning and suggests a number of propositions for future research.