| If you are struggling to hit your goals, it may be that they lack clarity and specificity. Regardless of the method (OKR, MBO, SMART, FAST, etc.) you use, here is a framework that increases the chances of goal attainment. Economy – Focus on active voice when writing Priorities, OKRs, MBOs, etc. – Use as little punctuation and as few words as possible – Avoid repeating yourself – Continually ask if each word is necessary for clarity. – Remove all unnecessary words. – Add if clarity is lacking. Transparency – Avoid jargon. Will a twelve-year old understand what you are doing, who is doing it, and when it is to be completed? – Focus on clarity of intent and language – Sharp over ambiguous (i.e.,avoid vague words such as improve, increase, decrease, fewer unless there is a metric that defines what you mean (e.g., improve customer satisfaction by 5% over last year, lower regrettable turnover by 10% by 9/30/21) – Concrete over abstract (e.g., provide specific dates (3/17/21 not Q2) – Make it easy on the reader (e.g., Avoid making the reader do math or have to interpret meaning) Cohesiveness – Maintain consistency of language and intent – Focus on cohesion to both identity (i.e core purpose, values, competencies, objectives, customer) and longer term goals (BHAG, 3HAG, etc.) |
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| Be exceptional! Bill – Certified Growth Coach, Foundations in NeuroLeadership certified, PI Certified Partner, MG100 member coach (bill@catalystgrowthadvisors.com; www.catalystgrowthadvisors.com) For MA companies ONLY, as an approved Training and Development provider, Catalyst Growth Advisors can offer up to 50% off program fees. Click here to see if you qualify. Please click here to download the free pdf version of my book Further, Faster – The Vital Few Steps that Take the Guesswork out of Growth. There is also a link to Amazon for the audio, e-book or paperback versions. |
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