The new year is a great time to set new goals. For business owners, it is a chance to map out the next 12 months and set up a plan to help your team get there. However, you need to be sure the goals you are setting will help you reach your long-term business aspirations. Here is how to use SMART goals to set your company up for success in 2022.
What Are SMART Goals?
SMART goals refer to an acronym. SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based. Each letter helps you stay focused when you are setting your business goals for the year. You want to be specific about your goals and what it’ll take to get there. Make sure the things you are focusing on will help you in the long run and set deadlines for each milestone. Think of it as a guideline to help you pinpoint the objectives you should be honed in on this year.
So, how do you use SMART goals to set your company up for success? Here are a few quick tips.
Review Your Previous Years’ Goals
Before you set goals for 2022, review what went well (and what didn’t) this year. Without assessing your performance and getting feedback from your employees you won’t be able to move forward. Reviewing previous years will help you see where you can improve and pinpoint strategies that work well for your organization.
Hold a Strategic Planning Session
Planning sessions can be a great way to create SMART goals with your staff. After you’ve gotten their feedback about the last 12 months, hold a meeting where everyone can openly throw out ideas and help plan. Once a few ideas are on the table, start narrowing down to the things everyone really wants to focus on.
Put Your Goals in Writing
When you put your goals in writing, it can help you focus on the steps you need to take to reach them. Writing things out can also help you work through problems or map out how to get around certain obstacles in your plan. Actually, there is some evidence that suggests writing your goals down will make you more likely to achieve them. It will also help you with the next point: accountability.
Create Accountability
The measurable part of SMART goals will help with creating accountability. Identify how you want to measure success for your organization. Figure out what metrics you will track and what numbers make a difference.
Then, speak with your team about the numbers and what you’re doing to reach your goals. Assign tasks to each staff member and make sure they know what the expectations are. Each person on your staff will be responsible for different tasks and know how to measure their own progress. All of this creates an environment where you can successfully reach your goals.
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