What is the purpose of developing a clear vision of the future state?

Aclear vision of the future stateprovides stakeholders with a compelling picture of what the organization will look like after the change. ACMP highlights this as crucial for aligning actions, reducing uncertainty, and directing energy toward anticipated outcomes. Objectives and measurements (C, D) support the vision, but they are not the vision itself. The operating state (A) describes details after adoption, but thevision (B) provides direction and clarity before and during implementation.

(Reference: ACMP Standard, Process Group 2 – Vision of Future State; Purpose: Direct focus to results and anticipated outcomes.)