A wise man once told me that if I wanted to set and achieve my goals, I should write the goals down. At the time I thought it to be a little odd, after all I\u02bcm a goal-oriented person and what\u02bcs in my head usually holds true. However, I then realized that my goals changed while swimming around my mind\u2013\u2013sometimes based on my mood, other times based on what I perceived as a genius idea.<\/p>\n
It then dawned on me\u2013\u2013that\u02bcs why we need to write down goals. If my mood or thoughts changed, so did the original goal. If the goal changed, then in theory doesn\u02bct that make it a new goal? More importantly, what happens to those with whom I share my goals? Are they to use the powers of mental telepathy to know that I\u02bcve changed the original goal?<\/p>\n
My point is a simple one. Whether it\u02bcs a business goal, a plan, or just a laundry list of to-do\u02bcs, having a concrete written document makes all the difference. It makes the goals trackable, manageable, and, most importantly, quantifiable.<\/p>\n
Now apply that across all business units. If at every stage there is a concrete written plan for all to follow\u2013\u2013a plan that makes everyone accountable for their actions\u2013\u2013it enables all involved to measure the success, or failure, of the plan. It\u02bcs here that simple planning merges with business process resulting in measurable success. A lesson well learned from my years in business.
Now, if you\u02bcll excuse me, my wife has a long list of goals that I must achieve around the house while on vacation this summer.<\/p>\n
+Read Connect Magazine<\/p>\n
Sincerely,
Robert Beauchamp
Chief Executive Officer
RJR Innovations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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