Focused Goal-Identification

Three Questions to Increase Focus When Setting Goals and Priorities

By Rom Antony Day

Monday, June 08, 2009

1) Is my goal worthwhile for the company? Maybe it is a great goal; but is it in-line or congruent with the mission of the organization?

2) Is it the right time? Maybe it is the right goal, but is it the right time in light of whatever other goals you have already committed yourself to? Would postponing it give your goal a higher probability of achievement?

3) Ask yourself if you should be the one to handle it, or can it be delegated?