Valuable Tips for Setting Business Goals
Joby Harte
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An implementation intention is a selfregulatory strategy in the form of an if-thenplan that can lead to better goal attainment. It is subordinate to intentions as it specifies the when, where and how of a goal-directed behavior.
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While this strategy has been around over a decade, and well known, it's easily bypassed. However, his research shows if you state the when, where and how of each goal, or resolution, you have a far better chance of attaining them than not. That said, unless you create a better plan, you'll end up with the same, or similar, results this year.
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Don't gloss over old, unattained goals and resolutions hoping they'll magically turn to gold now.
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Unless you've done research to prove they can, or plan using a different approach to reaching them, dump them like a hot potato and start anew.
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Set a few - 3-4 - better objectives rather than dozens.
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This has been said thousands of ways by tons of highly successful people. And it's proven true. It is far easier to attain solid success with fewer goals, than spread yourself thinly over many.
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Steer clear of the same old stuff.
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In the past decade tons of new marketing methods have been developed, means for expanding your business, creating new products or services generated, innovative resources made available.
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Challenge yourself by learning something new to help you succeed.
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Though you may have a college or business degree, a unique certification, it might be decades old. While still useful, your business would be better served learning a new skill.
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Rely on your strengths when creating goals.
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The old, well-used phrase "Play to your strengths" absolutely applies here. Create goals which employ your strengths instead of relying on those which could be considered weaknesses.