Goal Setting

 
 

Everything about Goal Setting

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How do we define Goals?

Our Glossary says that goals convert the strategic objectives into specific performance targets. Effective goals clearly state what, when, how and who and are specifically measurable.

Watch a video: How to Set Smart Goals

Excerpt from our article on goals:

Developing Goals

Realistic goals are developed from the SWOT analysis. They are not wishful thinking. Goals describe objectives that are specific with respect to magnitude and time. A goal is a realistic, measurable, time-dated target of accomplishment in the future. Goals are like stair steps to your mission and vision. Goals become the bridge to turn your mission and vision to reality… (read more)

Excerpt from our article on writing SMART goals:

In order to reach your strategic objectives, you need to set goals – short term, more immediate milestones that stretch your company to reach its full potential. In business, goal setting is an essential but often times misused element.

But what makes a great goal? Whether you’re using MSP’s or sitting down with a pencil and paper to plan your day, you need to make your goals smart. Smart goal setting ensures that everyone in your organization knows what they’re supposed to be doing… (read more)

Below, we have many more resources on goals as well:

  1. Leadership Must Unite for Strategic Success
  2. Strategy Buzz: Some Great Thoughts
  3. Perfection is in the Process
  4. How Do You Cascade Goals and Objectives (10 mins)
  5. Occasionally Look at the Results of Business Plans
  6. Can You Say What Your Strategy Is?
  7. Lessons from the Successes of Steve Jobs: Focus, Focus Focus
  8. Think Your Organization Can’t Take Advantage of Stimulus Money? Think Again.
  9. Ten Tips to Creating Momentum in Your Life
  10. Goal Setting
  11. Objectives and Goal Setting
  12. Choosing Your Strategic Objectives
  13. How to set SMART goals
  14. Half-Way Through 2008- How’s it Going?
  15. Tactical
  16. Strategies
  17. Strategic Planning
  18. Strategic Objectives
  19. Short-term goals/priorities/initiatives: