{"id":21009,"date":"2017-10-12T08:49:47","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T14:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/corevalues.com\/?p=21009"},"modified":"2017-10-12T08:49:47","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T14:49:47","slug":"workplace-success-requires-achievable-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corevalues.com\/dev\/2017\/10\/12\/workplace-success-requires-achievable-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Want More Workplace Success? Set Measurable Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Workplace<\/a>Success comes in many forms. The path to workplace success typically starts the same way: with goals.<\/p>\n

In most areas of life, including the workplace, employees start at the end. They picture where they want to be. They determine what they want to have or what they want their life to look like.<\/p>\n

However, just like annual New Year resolutions, if you don\u2019t create an action plan for the desired end result, then it\u2019s extremely unlikely that you\u2019ll ever end up successful. If you truly want workplace success or dreams to be a reality, then create goals with measurable milestones. Then track your progress until you succeed. The bigger the goal, the more milestones to celebrate. Sure, failure sometimes happens. However, with a plan in place, persevere and obtain the end result that conquers goals.<\/p>\n

Team building strategies for achieving workplace success and personal goals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The following goal-setting strategies help leaders improve their teams, track progress and reach their goals.<\/p>\n

Work hard to achieve workplace success. <\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

This may seem like a no-brainer.\u00a0 However, many people think that people become successful because they are talented. While this is true to some extent, talent can be overridden by hard work (or the lack of it). Therefore, your work ethic says a lot more about the workplace success that you experience than your talent does.<\/p>\n

For example, orchestra members are extremely talented with their instruments. But their performance polish probably didn\u2019t crop up overnight. The beautiful music that they successfully execute comes after many hours and years of extensive practice.<\/p>\n

The same holds true for many CEOs and leaders of successful companies. Most of these leaders weren\u2019t just handed their positions for no-good reason. They worked hard on their skills and moved up the corporate ladder to achieve workplace success. While some of their leadership qualities may be innate, you can be sure that they\u2019ve taken the time to learn, grow and improve their skills<\/span><\/a> to get to where they are. You can reach your goals, too.\u00a0 Let go of the idea that you need raw talent to succeed and you work hard to hone your skills and improve in your goal accomplishment.<\/p>\n

Workplace success requires being specific. <\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Most people are guilty of creating broad goals that aren\u2019t easily tracked. Goals like getting a promotion or becoming more genuine or empathetic are common. Goals like these are likely to fail because they aren\u2019t measurable and your progress can\u2019t be tracked.<\/p>\n

If you want to reach your goals, get specific about what you want to achieve. For example, my goal is to listen more with curiosity and react less so I can under stand what a colleague is communicating so I understand what they are saying and feeling before I respond. This is a realistic and measurable goal that you can practice daily with your children, spouse and stressed co-workers.<\/p>\n

Here’s another example. Perhaps you have a goal of making more money through a promotion. However,\u00a0 you are likely to give up on your ambitions if you\u2019ve struggled to achieve this goal for several months or years. Instead, shift your focus onto ways to continually improve yourself and your performance. These are activities you have complete control over. When you master these activities, you will be able to identify measurable performance milestones that make you an invaluable part of your team.<\/p>\n

If you rely on your employer to provide training for you rather than seeking self improvement, you depend on others to validate you. Instead, own your own power and personal control. Once your performance improves, you will be more likely to get that promotion and raise.<\/p>\n

Likewise, if you strive to be more genuine, narrow your scope. Reflect on specific workplace success hurdles that require more assertiveness. For example, set goals to , reduce the amount of responsibilities you agree to. Create a plan that works with the areas where you struggle, and track your progress in each area.<\/p>\n

Share your goals with others who desire workplace success. <\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

One of the fastest ways for a goal to die is by keeping it a secret. You can ask a trusted work friend or your supervisor to hold you accountable. If other people know about your goal and regularly check in with you, then you are more likely to take the necessary steps to reach that goal.\u00a0 Likewise, if you are also helping your coworker to achieve a goal, one set of check in questions include:<\/p>\n