Setting and achieving objectives is exciting and crucial for personal and business growth. Explore how you can create a clear pathway to help you define, pursue, and accomplish your business goals.
Be clear with your objectives
Begin by knowing what it is you want to achieve. Your objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This clarity will focus your efforts and make it easier to measure your business progress.
- Specific: Ensure your goals are specific and straightforward.
- Mesurable: Include precise amounts, dates, and other measurable details.
- Achievable: Your goals should be realistic and attainable.
- Relevant: Align your objectives with your broader life or business goals.
- Time-bound: Set a deadline to keep you focused.
Break them down
Large goals can often seem overwhelming, so breaking them down into smaller, manageable tasks can really help. This not only simplifies what needs to be done but also provides great opportunities to celebrate small wins along the way, boosting your motivation.
Prioritise tasks
Not all tasks have the same level of importance. Prioritise tasks based on their impact and urgency. Focus on activities that directly contribute to achieving your objectives. Use tools like To Do Lists to help categorise and prioritise tasks effectively.
Set deadlines
Deadlines are powerful motivators to help you get started. They provide a timeframe which helps to prevent procrastination and keeps you on track. Set realistic deadlines for each task and overall objectives to maintain momentum.
Acknowledge feedback
Feedback can provide new fresh perspectives and highlight areas of improvement you might have overlooked. Ask for feedback from peers, mentors, or through a confidential business coach. This feedback is so valuable for continuous improvement. Explore, what worked well? And what didn’t? Learning from each experience helps to build your skills and improves your approach to future tasks.
Achieving objectives involves more than just setting goals. It requires strategic planning, precise execution, and continuous evaluation. By working with a business coach, you can significantly enhance your ability to meet objectives, as a coach provides expert guidance, accountability, and support throughout the process.
About the Author
Jason Cornes is more than just a business coach; he’s an entrepreneur with a wealth of experience that spans nearly four decades. Without ever holding what many would consider a “proper” job, Jason has relied on his own business acumen and the lessons learned from a multitude of successful ventures. His journey through various economic climates has equipped him with invaluable insights into the intricacies of business ownership. With a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) under his belt, alongside five years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, Jason has well practised analytical skills and empathy.
Understanding the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial journey, Jason is familiar with the feelings of being stuck and the need for guidance to move forward. Jason specialises in supporting sole decision-makers across various sectors, from self-employed professionals to directors of limited companies, with or without a team. His diverse client base includes architects, accountants, tax advisors, web designers, solicitors, doctors, IT professionals, teachers, trainers, and consultants. Since 2017, Jason has dedicated his career to full-time business coaching, sharing his knowledge and experience to help entrepreneurs not just overcome their challenges but to thrive and succeed within their business.
“Jason is an excellent coach. He will challenge you, make you think deeply about your goals and help you set a path to get there. He has a wealth of experience and that really shines through from the first session. You also really feel like you have someone ‘In your corner’. I would very much recommend Jason if you are thinking of getting a business coach!”
Martyn Beaumont. Design and Product Ltd
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