Model design of a visionary organization (Alborz University of Medical Sciences)

All organizations and companies, whether commercial or administrative, are created by the thoughts and ideas of individuals. Visionary organization, by imagining what the future demands and the role that the organization should play in the future, should be one step ahead of their competitors. Therefore, our goal in this study is to achieve a comprehensive model for Alborz University of Medical Sciences with the approach of a visionary organization.

This research has been done in a sequential mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) in two stages. In the first stage, to identify the factors of the model of visionary organization, the data theorizing method of the foundation was used. The interviewees were 10 senior managers of Alborz University of Medical Sciences who were interviewed according to the theoretical saturation rule. In the second stage, Delphi method was used to determine the importance of indicators.

In this study, 72 indicators were identified through axial coding that according to causal conditions, intervening conditions, strategies and consequences were developed and the final model was presented. The Delphi method was used to determine the priority of the factors affecting capacity building for the visionary organization and the importance of the strategies found in the interview. Core values, visionary leadership, network structure, coaching, meritocracy, knowledge-based, religious culture, commitment and risk-taking, fearless goals and empowerment were of paramount importance in creating a visionary organization.   

Awareness of the indicators of the visionary organization, and in particular the University of Medical Sciences, helps managers, employees and researchers in the optimal understanding of the visionary organization in order to promote productivity.