Fierce Tip of the Week: Set a Goal

Goals are invaluable to an organization. They keep us focused so when there are those inevitable setbacks, we don’t dwell on what didn’t go our way, and instead, stay concentrated on the big picture.

This week’s Fierce Tip is to set a goal and commit to it all the way. Why do New Year’s resolutions usually fall off the radar after a few months? Because creating a goal is a three-step process. First, you must think about what you want to focus your energy on, then you have to create the plan to harness that energy, and lastly, you have to commit to the plan.

Generally, the first step is the easiest. We all have things we want to work toward. The second step is where the difficultly level rises because it requires everyone to be realistic about what they can actually accomplish. The third step is by far the hardest; executing requires discipline and accountability.

However, creating goals can be a great bonding exercise and an amazing way to utilize all the talents your workforce has to offer. It allows multiple points of view to be heard and can remind people of the larger purpose.

Don’t sell your goal short. Remove judgment from the process of picking what goal you’ll focus on first. This will help you accomplish what you want. It’s never a bad idea to start off small and build confidence. This encourages you to tackle those larger goals that may have been put off.