DC Business C o n n e c t i o n s
December 2013 Volume 2, Number 4
Welcome to DC Business Matt Duffy DeKalb Chamber of Commerce P l a n f o r Y o u r S u c c e ss As 2013 comes to a close and we all look back at what we wanted to accomplish and we actually did accomplish. What kind of a year was it for you? Most of us have high aspirations for the mountains that we will climb and the goals that we will reach entering a new year. Whether or not we accomplish everything we set out to do can depend greatly on what new and unforeseen challenges arose that changed our path. That doesn’t mean that you didn’t have a successful year because you might have accomplished other things that were not on your list but are great accomplishments nonetheless.
MATT DUFFY
As the New Year approaches and we look back, we tend to get caught up in what we were not able to accomplish instead of what we did. The annual goals are not about focusing on what we didn’t accomplish and just leaving them on your list but rather deciding what is most important and figuring out a way to accomplish those goals regardless of any outside challenges that might get in the way. No matter what you accomplish, you’ll often look to achieve something more. Most organizations have a mission and a plan from which the annual goals are derived from. The same should be true for your own personal and professional goals. Decide on your priorities (family, work, volunteer activities, health, etc.) and align your goals with those so that you can be sure to not get too far off track when new challenges arise. Regardless of all the planning and preparation that you put into achieving your goals, things will change and obstacles will prevent you from getting your goals accomplished the way that you envisioned when setting them. If you are setting the goals for your business, be sure to use your mission and strategic priorities to help guide your decisions and help you focus on the goals that are the most important. It’s easy to just focus on what is most prominent and in front of you at the moment and lose sight of the priorities as defined within your organization. Be sure to have a map of how to get from where you are to where you want to be and don’t stray too far or you’ll lose your way. In today’s world being busy is the norm for
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