New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for your personal life. They can be very useful for business and can help your company focus on goals and aspirations in the year ahead. And while resolutions can be daunting, they don’t have to be! To help get you started, we’ve put together a list of tips to keep in mind when setting your goals for 2017.
Reflect
The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on your company’s progress and plan how you want your business to grow going forward. Think about what areas you excelled in and what areas you would like to improve. If your business has gone through a major change, it might take time to re-evaluate your mission statement or business plan.
Involve Your Team
Encourage your employees to join in goal setting and planning. When you involve your team in the process, they are more likely to feel invested in your company, which increases employee engagement. This is a key to greater involvement, commitment, and success.
Set Realistic Goals
Goal setting can be very beneficial, but if your goals are not realistic, it might lead to more distress than success. Resolve that the goals you and your team set are achievable for your company.
Keep Goals In The Forefront
Once goals are created, it’s important to remind your team about them regularly. This will keep your goals from falling to the wayside and help keep your employees motivated. There are various ways to do this, so find the approach that works best for your company. For example, make it a point to discuss your goals in team meetings.
Stay Balanced
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is an ongoing process, but an important one. Running a business can be stressful, so it’s necessary you take time to recharge and refresh yourself. And the same is true for your employees! All work and no play is a recipe for disaster.
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