{"id":47106,"date":"2020-01-12T14:44:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T19:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=47106"},"modified":"2021-05-06T06:34:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T10:34:32","slug":"2020-vision-get-good-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/2020-vision-get-good-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Vision: Get Good Goals!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re only a few weeks into the new year, but you\u2019ve probably already seen tons of plays on \u201c20\/20 vision\u201d. Perfect vision offers perfect clarity, and the beginning of the year is the perfect opportunity to set your sights on success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, a vision test:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you hoping to achieve this year?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your colleagues hoping to achieve?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your company hoping to achieve?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the goals aren\u2019t clear, success won\u2019t be, either. Take time to reflect on these questions, then prioritize, plan, and act!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Me, Please<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not selfish to believe that you\u2019re kind of a big deal. It\u2019s simply the truth. If you\u2019re not happy, nothing else will be right. Start your vision test by focusing on what you want to achieve this year. Maybe it\u2019s a professional goal, or maybe it\u2019s totally personal. For all the fuss about loudly declaring your resolutions, there are clearly some goals that are not intended for a wider audience. No worries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2019, I aimed to visit all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcr.virginia.gov\/state-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">state parks in Virginia<\/a>. Reasonable? Sure. Still, the main thing about this target was that it aligned with my personal values and priorities: I love the outdoors, I\u2019d like to get a little more exercise, and I enjoy taking and sharing pictures. Winning all around. Goal achieved!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-47107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/July-GH-1024x293.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/July-GH-1024x293.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/July-GH-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/July-GH-768x220.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/July-GH-50x14.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Be a Better Colleague<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a good colleague means developing empathy for those around you. Everyone is dealing with different challenges in their lives, and a better understanding of your colleagues\u2019 goals can help you to work better together. Perhaps someone has a family member who is very ill, and nursing this loved one back to health is the most important priority in that person\u2019s life. Maybe someone\u2019s working toward an advanced degree or professional certification. You may have colleagues who are training for marathons, planning to get married, trying to have children, buying new homes, sending kids to college\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize that those around you are whole people, beyond simply their role in your company. This isn\u2019t just a job for Human Resources professionals: Everyone benefits from this more holistic approach. Even if you can\u2019t do anything to help a particular colleague achieve a goal, sometimes your support is enough. In 2019, beyond the office, I was finishing an MA in TESOL and teaching a university writing course. Happily, I was allowed to balance a more flexible schedule to fit everything in, and my colleagues were supportive, interested, and encouraging. Goal achieved!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>In Good Company<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s important to recognize our own goals and to appreciate the aims of our colleagues, the truth is that we\u2019ve all come together for a reason. Especially for those moments when the big picture seems a little unclear, it\u2019s important for organizations to be clear on their goals. Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/sogosurvey.com\/blog\/company-culture-quest-mission-vision-values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mission or vision statement and identified values<\/a> can be very powerful, but these are often abstract and inspirational. A good goal is like an objective: It doesn\u2019t have to be SMART, but a method of measuring success is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently, companies set revenue goals or targets, and then stop. Sure &#8212; for most organizations! &#8212; it\u2019s important to make enough money to sustain and grow the business. If the work is only about making money, however, only employees with similar motivation will be activated. Others may want to develop a specific product, begin to offer a particular service, or engage more productively with a certain community. Still others may prioritize internal goals, like boosting employee engagement, strengthening professional development offerings, or streamlining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/survey-templates\/employee\/employee-performance-evaluation-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">performance evaluations<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Company Goal Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose to implement OKRs, okeydokeys, or anything else, the best company goal plans share these three steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Collective creation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When identifying company goals &#8212; or even goals for a specific department or team &#8212; it\u2019s important to collect feedback from multiple sources. While most companies aren\u2019t run completely as true democracies, they shouldn\u2019t be run as dictatorships, either. Collective (at least relatively) goal-setting ensures greater buy-in, and helps to facilitate the next phase: communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Consistent communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: From <a href=\"https:\/\/sogosurvey.com\/blog\/5-key-questions-for-your-internal-communication-audit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all-hands meetings and internal newsletters<\/a> to your website and marketing, these goals should appear regularly and consistently. Certainly, some might not be appropriate for public consumption, but your employees should know where they\u2019re headed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Continuous consideration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Finally, don\u2019t wait until the end of the year to evaluate success. Your goals are measurable, right? Collect data, create beautiful reports, and most importantly discuss and act on insights to ensure continuous improvement. Goals shouldn\u2019t hide out through the year, only to resurface in an annual report. When you\u2019re reviewing results on an ongoing basis, you can identify trends and issues quickly and follow up accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Reflection<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how\u2019s your 2020 vision? Can you clearly see room for improvement? Are you on the right track? The beginning of the year isn\u2019t the only time you can set goals, but it\u2019s certainly a good place to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider divider1\" style='margin:30px 0px 30px 0px !important;'><\/div>\nNeed data to make decisions? <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"lct_radbtn\">Connect with our team today<\/a> to find out how Sogolytics can help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re only a few weeks into the new year, but you\u2019ve probably already seen tons of plays on \u201c20\/20 vision\u201d. Perfect vision offers perfect clarity, and the beginning of the year is the perfect opportunity to set your sights on success. &nbsp; First, a vision test: &nbsp; What are you hoping to achieve this year? What are your colleagues hoping to achieve? What is your company hoping to achieve? If the goals aren\u2019t clear, success won\u2019t be, either. Take time to reflect on these questions, then prioritize, plan, and act! &nbsp; Me, Please &nbsp; It\u2019s not selfish to believe that you\u2019re kind of a big deal. It\u2019s simply the truth. If you\u2019re not happy, nothing else will be right. Start your vision test by focusing on what you want to achieve this year. Maybe it\u2019s a professional goal, or maybe it\u2019s totally personal. For all the fuss about loudly declaring your resolutions, there are clearly some goals that are not intended for a wider audience. No worries. &nbsp; In 2019, I aimed to visit all of the state parks in Virginia. Reasonable? Sure. Still, the main thing about this target was that it aligned with my personal values and priorities: I love the outdoors, I\u2019d like to get a little more exercise, and I enjoy taking and sharing pictures. Winning all around. Goal achieved! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Be a Better Colleague &nbsp; Being a good colleague means developing empathy for those around you. 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