When you set goals, do you plan from a starting point forward or set the end goal and work your way back to now, setting the milestones?
I have found if people try to plan forward, they think small, they get caught up in details, come up with excuses and reasons to adjust the end goal. Try starting with the ideal end goal and work your way back.
Here is an example of starting at the end goal and working your way back when working with an HR department on the candidate experience:
A year from now, what would candidates rave about regarding their recruitment experience? (Actually, come up with sample quotes you may hear or Glassdoor reviews you may get.)
Based on that, what areas of the recruitment process need to evolve? (This may include stakeholder interviews with recent hires or candidates that turned down an offer)
Once you have identified those areas, set milestones for those changes you need to incorporate. (Don't wait to have the whole process designed - start implementing incremental improvements along the way.)
And now track your work progress towards it, weekly. Because more time or a better time doesn't magically appear.
And when you meet your milestones, be sure to celebrate! Don't wait until the end.
What works for you when it comes to goal setting?
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