Whoa! The first half of 2019 just flew by…How are you doing with your GOALS?

- Don’t have any (yet) (don’t give up – it’s not too late!)
- I forgot what my goals are or where to find them…
- My goals aren’t relevant anymore
- My goals are top of mind and guide my work
- 1. PRIORITIZE: Are my goals ranked so that I’m working on the most important thing first? (Consider re-ranking and/or renegotiating as things change)
- 2. PROGRESS: What progress have I made so far? I set up meetings with myself across the year to review goals status. I love jotting down a few accomplishments no matter how small they may be.
- 3. PLAN: What upcoming milestones or deadlines should I set for myself to stay on track? What has changed, and do I need to adapt my goals?
- 4. PITFALLS: I note any obstacles I foresee with my goals (e.g. resources, timing, budgets) and solicit input to take ownership of issues before they happen. This has helped me re-negotiate deliverables OR find the help and resources needed in advance.
- 5. PRODUCE: Are there any goals/deliverables I have already achieved? Congrats to me! I jot down some notes about how I was able to complete these goals and let my team know. (Sometimes this achievement creates space and energy for a stretch assignment…yay!)
- 6. (Out) PERFORM: With a few months left until the end of the year, I ask myself: what new actions/steps could take my performance from MEETS to EXCEEDS? Then I take ownership for driving that.