After reading these three images, please explain how the VAE Model can help leaders in the work place?

The VAE Model In our view, leaders have three fundamental responsibilities: They craft a vision, they build alignment, and they champion execution. Of course, there's a lot of skill that goes into each of these responsibilities. That, in fact, is what the rest of this book is about. But, if you're the kind of person who absolutely insists on knowing what you're getting yourself into, here are some quick definitions. - Crafting a Vision: imagining an improved future state that the group will make a reality through its work - Building Alignment: getting to the point where everyone in the group understands and is committed to the direction - Championing Execution: ensuring that the conditions are present for the imagined future to be turned into a reality All three are part of a dynamic, fluid process. While there is a loose order implied in the VAE model, the actual Work of Leaders is not strictly sequential. Although it makes sense to craft a vision before aligning around it and executing on it, leaders are continually revisiting and reshaping their visions of the future. Likewise, we need to have buy-in before any major push toward execution, but maintaining alignment is an ongoing process. There is, obviously, a great deal of complexity in doing the work of a leader, but the true value of this model is that it lays out a manageable, realistic framework to guide the process. The goal is to provide straightforward explanations of where you might choose to target your personal development efforts. How This Book Is Organized Accessibility is our overriding vision for this book. Therefore, the outline is pretty straightforward. Each of the three sections (Vision, Alignment, and Execution) has its own introduction followed by three drivers and a summary. A "driver" is a foundational element that lays the groundwork for each step of the process and makes it achievable. Within each of the drivers, you'll find two best practices, or specific behaviors that support the driver. So, for instance, the three drivers of Crafting a Vision are Exploration, Boldness, and Testing Assumptions. The two best practices of Exploration are Remaining Open and Prioritizing the Big Picture. Figure 1.1 shows the grand map. Figure 1.1. The Work of Leaders Overview You'll probably find that some of these drivers are second-nature to you. You'll have a hard time believing that someone could lead any other way. But as we see in every VAE training session, there are also some drivers that may be much more difficult. Everybody has at least a few areas where their initial reaction is, "You know what? That's just not my thing. What's the next one?" Ironically, those are the chapters that may help you the most. And that's why we've included "strategies for development" for each driver. You certainly don't need to be a master in all of these areas, but our research suggests that, to be an effective leader, some level of skill in all drivers is a must. In the end, leadership development, like any personal development, is about energy. Where do you put your energy and how much do you put in? This book is about where to put your energy. You decide how much. Cornerstone Principles of the Work of Leaders - The VAE model approaches leadership as a one-to-many relationship, as opposed to the one-to-one relationship of management. - The Work of Leaders is done by leaders at all levels. Whether you are a senior executive or a leader on the front line, the process of leadership follows the same path. - The Work of Leaders is a collaborative process, but the journey to becoming an effective leader is a personal one. Some of the skills and best practices outlined here may come to you more easily than others