What if we shifted our thinking about our goals at work?
Instead, we could think of them as projects.
With a project, we assess the current situation.
We identify gaps between where we are and where we want to be.
Roadblocks are discussed.
Deliverables are split into smaller elements.
Timelines are created.
The small pieces can be scheduled into weeks….and days.
We keep an eye on the overall timeline and the deliverables.
We assess if we are on track or if we have veered off course.
Plans are adjusted if needed.
We get to the finish line and complete the project.
My Perspective
I wonder if the project process works because there is outer accountability.
Teams would let one another (and the company) down if deliverables weren’t completed.
The areas where the project perspective could be successful are the work goals that aren’t required.
A project that would add unexpected value to a client.
A thought leadership paper.
An update to a process that would save the team time.
All the things that fall off our plates with the “must do” of our everyday work.
Defining them as projects with timelines could move them from a goal/hope/wish to a reality.
Your Turn
What goal did you have for the year at work that isn’t complete (or even started)?
How could you map out a project plan for the next 3 months to make progress or complete?
Are there roadblocks that you could encounter? What solutions do you have for these?