When it comes to goal setting, what works for you? Spending some quiet time alone? Thinking things through with other people? This is the time of year to get serious about your goal setting thought process, whatever it may be.
To prompt your thinking, I've created a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Complete any statements that apply. Take your time.
1. What I want most in the New Year is _____________________________
2. Therefore, my top three specific business and/or personal goals are: _____________________
3. The outcomes I expect to achieve as a result of accomplishing these goals
include: ________________________________
4. I'll know I'm making progress when _____________________________________
5. Specific milestones I'm shooting for include: _____________________________
6. The exceptional value we will create for our clients, customers, patients or stakeholders is ___________________________________
7. The people, tools or resources needed to accomplish my/our goals are: ___________________
8. While I could focus on many areas during the year, my top priority is _____________________
9. To stay on track I will __________________________________
10. I'm willing to stop _________________ or to let go of ___________________ to achieve my goals.
Review your answers. Make adjustments where needed. Discuss with your team, coach, mentor, friends or family.
Share the goal setting exercise with other colleagues or friends who may benefit.
Get clear and get what you want in the New Year!
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