What must you do first before adding value to a vision?

To add value to a vision, the initial step is to champion it. Championing involves actively supporting and promoting the vision, which creates a favorable environment for innovation and contribution. By being a champion, you foster buy-in and motivation among team members, making it easier to engage them in the vision. Supporting the vision first establishes credibility and demonstrates commitment, which are essential for effectively collaborating with others to improve or enhance the vision.

Choosing to critique, ignore, or change the vision may come later in the process, but without first championing it, those subsequent actions may lack the context or support needed for constructive feedback or implementation. By advocating for the vision, you prepare the ground for meaningful contributions that can refine and shape its future direction.