Part 1: the elements of the leader's vision and values; vision - the fundamental source of power; values - the foundation of the vision; mission and goals; strategies and tactics - ensuring commitment and accountability. Part 2: the leadership conference planning process - "how to do it"; selecting the core group; preparing the core group; the leadership conference planning process - vision formation; second leadership conference - strategic concensus; third leadership conference - total commitment. Part 3: vision, communication, stewardship and renewal; communicating the global vision - the short-term roll-out; communicating the global vision - the long-term roll-out; making the vision a reality; stewardship; the renewal process in action; sustaining the corporate vision and values over time - an IBM case history. Part 4: linking vision to traditional strategic planning and other types of organizations; strategic planning - making the vision a reality; vision and values in other types of organizations.