Goal Setting Tools: Define Your Goals, Accomplish More

"People with clear, written goals accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine" - Brian Tracy, Motivational Coach and Author

In a world full of deadlines and time constraints setting aside time for goal setting can be a challenge. Remember that time spent carefully choosing your goals and success measures will save time in the long run by accelerating your overall strategy.

The 5 basic steps in goal setting are as follows:

1. Identify your goals.
   Put your goals in writing. Choose goals which are meaningful, measurable, and those that you can impact.
2. Identify specific achievements or steps and obstacles for each goal.
   Write down achievements, actions and obstacles associated with each goal along with a step-by-step action plan for accomplishing goals and overcoming obstacles.
3. Make the goal measurable.
   Identify the key performance indicators you will use to track the progress of your goal.
4. Assign responsibility for each goal.
   Assign each goal to a specific department or specific staff members who will then take ownership of the goal and be responsible for its success.
5. Create a tracking system to monitor the success of each goal.
   Have a system in place for tracking each goal before you take action. Include measures, dates and the name of the person or group who is responsible for each goal.

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