New year, fresh start; it is a great opportunity to think about what kind of year you’d like 2020 to be for you, your family and your business.
It’s widely recognised that it’s hard to hit that which you don’t aim for! Or, even worse – it’s unclear what you are aiming for. Now is a great time to choose your targets and take aim
Mission, Vision, Strategy, Goals & Objectives, aren’t they all the same?
It can be confusing working out which is which and how they fit together, so to summarise;
Mission Statement – Who we are – What we are
Vision Statement – What we want to become
Strategy – How we will achieve our vision
Goals and Objectives – How we gauge our degree of success
Why Should We Set Goals?
• Goals give you long term vision.
• They give you short term motivation.
• Goals give you focus.
• They give you a target to measure against.
• They set a finite end-point.
• They hold you to a time frame.
Why must our goals must be S.M.A.R.T?
S – Goals must be specific – if you don’t know where you are going, how will you ever get there? There must be a known end point.
M – Goals must be measurable – the end point MUST be measurable, if it’s not, how will you know when you have reached it?
A – Goals must be achievable – goals can be difficult and stretch you, but they must still be realistic AND achievable. If they’re not you are setting yourself up to fail. – don’t go there!
R – Goals are results driven – you need to know where you are at in terms of achieving your goals. The only way to do this is by measuring results against expectations. All steps measure outcomes, not activities.
T – Goals must conform to a time frame. This creates a sense of urgency and motivation to perform.
How can you make sure you achieve your goals?
• By choosing a “GOAL BUDDY”.
• Your goal buddy is your support to help you achieve your goals, your buddy’s job is to hold you accountable for the actions you have said you are going to take, and to help you keep on track if you start slipping.
• You will be doing the same for them.
Goal Buddies Activity:
• Book a 1-2-1 with your Goal Buddy
• Discuss and record your 2020 personal and business goals.
• Include completion dates.
• Discuss how you’ll help each other achieve them.
• Set a date you your next 1-2-1.
• Present each other’s goals to the chapter.
• Work with your Goal Buddy for the next 4 to 6 months.
