Short-term goals are usually one to two years and long-term goals are more than two years out in the planning.  Each goal must have at least these three elements; 

·        What is the goal

·        Who is accountable for achieving that goal

·        When is the goal to be completed

Your company’s key management and their employees should have input into the goals.  They can know the organizations overall objectives and help develop goals and identify the tools necessary to accomplish the gaol within the designated timeframe.

Besides being tied to the overall objectives of the organization, your company goals must be written out and the person who is accountable for the goal must be aware of the timeline and know who to go to when they need support to accomplish that goal.

Accountability is crucial for accomplishing your company goals.  If you as the owner are responsibility for accomplishing one or more of your company’s goals, who will hold you accountable?  We will assist with holding the owner(s) accountable within your organization.

Your short-term and long-term goals are a critical part of your company’s ‘Strategic Plan’.  For more information on strategic planning visit this website.

 

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