The 6 Steps To Set (& Accomplish) Goals Toward Your Vision

Your entire company now knows your mission and why it’s important to you, and now you need a map to the treasure that is your successful future.

Goal setting is simple. That doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Follow these tested steps:

1) What are the most important things we can do to improve our company to help us succeed in our mission? Once again, tell me in clear, concrete language. Use no more than three sentences my daughter could understand.

2) For each of the important things you listed in number one, what’s in your way? Tell me what’s holding you back. Some of these limiting factors will be known to you. Some won’t. Blind spots can trip up anyone. It helps to have an outside eye, ear, and heart.

3) Once we know what to do, what are we going to do first, second, third? Multi-tasking is a myth that makes you dumber and less efficient. Prioritize the stuff you’re trying to make happen. Delegate.

4) Brainstorm. Don’t let this trip you up. What if money were no object? How would you solve your problem? Look outside your own business category – has the HVAC industry already solved a similar problem? What about the amusement park industry?

5) Do stuff. Go hard in the paint. Work your list. (Need some extra inspiration? Take some advice from the likes of Bob Knight and Tom Izzo).

6) Review and celebrate your progress with your team.

Again, we recommend asking your team for help. Use a tool like online survey software. Learn of blind spots and unleveraged assets, yes, but more importantly you’ll earn their trust and buy-in because you’re letting their voices be heard as you chart your course.