Where will you take your career in 2013? from changeboard.com
Planning the year ahead It’s that time of year again – to reflect on the year behind you and plan the year ahead. Many people are looking to move their career forward, but it can be difficult. How can you ensure that you achieve your work goals and progress your career over the coming year?
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Identify what you want Find time to focus and think clearly about what you want. Make sure you block out a good chunk of time for reflection to energise and realign you to your goals. Tip: • Visit a place you find inspiring, away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life.
• Take time to be alone to gain perspective and focus on what you really want.
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Reflect on your success Take stock of your achievements. Remind yourself of your values and understand your competencies. This will allow you to move forward and reassure yourself that you are heading in the right direction. Tip:
• Ask a friend, colleague or career coach to help you analyse what skills have contributed to your success.
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Define your objectives Be courageous by admitting to yourself what you really want from your career. Tip: • Write goals that are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound.
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Strategise for development Identify the actions you need to undertake to reach your milestones and map them out like a corporate strategy. Tip:
• Share this plan to others and let them know how they can support you. Will your employer pay for a training course? Can your manager offer you flexible working hours to accommodate the course?
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Spread your resolutions out Space your goals out over the year – don’t expect to wake up transformed on January 1st. It’s much easier to see what you want to do right away than to plan what you want to achieve in 6 months to a year. Create a long-term plan to keep you on track and help you achieve all your goals, not just some.
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Write your plans down Transfer your goals into your Outlook calendar or diary as individual tasks. This will allow you to keep your goals in mind and in motion throughout the year, and constantly refer to them.
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Review regularly If you reassess your resolutions throughout the year, you will feel more in control of them. Schedule in review time each week, so you can track your progress on each task and identify what the next step will be. The small successes will ultimately help you reach your goal.
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Tell people Let your loved ones or colleagues know that you want to achieve a goal by a certain date. You’ll work harder since they’ll make you feel accountable, and the support of your network will push you forward.
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Realise the power of your vision Seeing your goals happen will help you believe they’re achievable. Create a vision for each of your resolutions, and think about them regularly. The more you envision your success, the more likely it will come true.
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