Questions on goals setting from my seminar last week
In my seminar on goal setting last week, we talked about SMART goals.
The most important things is that
Setting SMART goals is not enough…
We need to have clear action plans, know obstacles, manage resources, and set priorities among many other considerations.
Of the many businesses I have advised, and business plans I have reviewed, business goals were lacking in most of them. This is why I am a bit intense on setting goals that are right for your business, that will help when things get tough.
Goals ARE an inspiration….
During the seminar, I was asked very interesting questions, some of them were:
- How do you know if my goals are achievable and realistic?First, is important to set the actions required to achieve that important?). These are actionable, smaller steps that can help determine if the goal is “doable” in the time frame you have set.
Second, you need to set priorities, identify which step goes first and set an order in your actions to move forward. This will also help to realize if your goal is realistic (and in the desired timeframe).
Can you run a pilot project related to your goal?
This can help evaluate your goal before fully committing to it.
There are many other things to consider (more on that next), but an important third point to consider is establishing milestones, keeping track and review. This is key for any business, even more for goal setting. - Another excellent question was how do we know (and manage) our obstacles?
We can’t predict the future, but we can surely estimate which obstacles will make it harder for us to achieve our business goals.
For example, which are our limitations, in terms of time or capabilities? Do we have enough time and money to pursue our goals? What about health and skill obstacles? Can these affect you when dealing with clients, making decisions, and managing employees? Which activities are we investing time in that we shouldn’t be doing? (like social media??)
We also know that changes in market conditions or economic downturns are potential obstacles, but these are risks that we can’t predict.
It’s a matter of taking time to reflect and evaluate potential obstacles and, as I mentioned, the famous phrase from Game of Thrones, “winter is coming, be prepared.”
Set time to review potential obstacles and be prepared to deal with them. - And this is a third and final question: taking to review and assess.As business owners, we tend to “go-go-go” and take little time to reflect. Establish a time in your calendar for feedback, so that you can monitor your progress. Take time to evaluate your performance against predetermined milestones.
Even more, when we reach a goal, how do we know that we achieve our goal if we don’t take time to assess and evaluate your business? And that is a perfect excuse to celebrate, so take time to review, take time to assess and to celebrate when you have reached your goals!
A LAST RECOMMENDATION:
Write your goals!
Maybe in a place where you can see them.
Maybe in a place where you can place a checkmark when you have achieved them.
Maybe in a place in your heart where you can celebrate success!
You can register here for my next goal setting seminar.
Who is Laura?
Laura is the Director of Avexity Internacional, she has an MBA, a master’s in marketing, and 25 years of international experience.
Laura has advised 300+ business owners on planning and strategies for their business. These strategies help companies to create a strong business concept, develop new products and markets and increase revenues.
Laura has worked with top financial and payment institutions, developing, and managing products and services, designing marketing strategies, and creating and implementing projects.
Laura is a seminar speaker, she also trains business owners and taught Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Management at university level. She also has authored business articles in Canada.
Through Avexity International, Laura applies a “top-down” approach with her clients.
You can contact me here.
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