Goal Setting for 2011

Happy New Year from Professional Advantage!

This time of year many organizations revisit, evaluate and set goals for the year to come. The key is to make sure you meet those goals! One of our partners with whom I coach, Tools 2 Transform, has some great suggestions when setting goals.

Set S.M.A.R.T. goals:

Specific – you’ll know when you accomplished itMeasurable – you’ll know the extent to which you accomplished it

Aligned – with your values, mission and vision

Reachable – there’s challenge involved, but it’s do-able

Timed – create a deadline

To learn more about Tools2Transform, visit

www.tools2transform.com

It's Never Too Late to Appreciate

While each of your team members, staff or employees has different motivational needs,  Christmas is a great time to set aside an opportunity to honor and acknowledge them for all the hard work they have put in this year. It doesn't always have to be a lavish office party that, thanks to so many stereotypes on TV, are awkward or often times "go awry." Maybe it is a Christmas party. Maybe it's personalized cards to them, in your own handwriting, thanking them for their loyalty to the company and hard work this year. It could be a Christmas bonus or dinner out. Your ideas I'm sure will fluctuate based on budget and team size, but the most important factor is that as their leader, you take the time to communicate (through words, actions, gifts, time) that you see them, value them, appreciate them.

...and it's never too late. Didn't get to do all that you had hoped for before the rush of Christmas? Have some new ideas? New Year's is a great time to pick up the celebration as you begin your fiscal year. It's never too late to appreciate.

Running Effective Meetings

Check out our free Advantage Pro Tool for December! This assessment will help bring focus to opportunities for improvement in meetings you attend or lead.

Visit our web site each month for a free downloadable resource to help you maximize your team.

Running Effective Meetings