Many people have goals to accomplish. But it is one thing to set them - network more, learn to meditate, or get better at writing - and quite another to actually accomplish them. Goal setting is a process that starts with careful consideration of what you want to achieve, and ends with a lot of hard work to actually do it. In between, there are some very well-defined steps that transcend the specifics of each goal. Knowing these steps will allow you to formulate goals that you can accomplish.
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Commit publicly: Write down your goals, and share them with your manager, peers, direct reports, friends, and family.
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Create a plan of action: Think step-by-step tactics. If your goal is, for example, to develop a more trusting relationship with your direct reports, take them to lunch individually and start engaging with them on a more personal level.
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Recruit support: Colleagues, mentors, your significant other, or a professional coach can be both your cheering squad and sounding board.
- Set milestones: As time goes by, it becomes more difficult to stay motivated. You need regular signals that reinforce what you’re working toward, such as a reminder on your phone or a recurring meeting on your calendar for thinking about what your goals mean to you and your career.
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