4 Tips for Starting Q2 Strong
With spring around the corner, you are likely closing out the last quarter. Now is the perfect time to evaluate how you can increase effectiveness. Let’s explore how to utilize resources to put your best foot forward next quarter.
Review the last q
Goal setting always requires taking a look back. Pull out your goals from the last quarter. Where did you meet them? Is there an area where you could improve? What is an ongoing target? Notice what served your productivity and what hindered you and your team. Evaluate the process by which you executed goals last quarter. What went well and what didn’t? Is there a more effective way to motivate your team? Use empathy, kindness, and honesty as you yourself ask these vital questions.
ask for feedback
Quarter two provides an opportunity for you to take a 360-degree view of your business. Your employees can offer you valuable insight into the inner workings of each department. Send out surveys or use this time to hold one on one meetings. Ask them where they see room for improvement. This interaction can aid you in devising an overall plan as well as setting smaller goals for each sector of your business. If you are preparing for a busy season later in the year, take this time to ask long-term employees where they feel overwhelmed or how you can help them resolve issues that are hindering forward motion.
identify what went well
When planning ahead, it’s easy to move to the next thing without reflection. Take a moment to celebrate the wins with your team. Highlight exceptional work. Find the areas that are working well. This allows you to maximize results and strengths. Identify key team players. Take time to invest in growing and nurturing the aspects of the last quarter that you want to see more of.
strategize for the future
Future goals set the stage for upcoming priorities. You may find that you need to shift timelines or re-prioritize less important tasks. Make your goals SMART— specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Using this method will help you in your evaluation process and brings definition to what you want to achieve. Always attach a deadline to important goals and pivot as you go. Stay flexible in making changes and break big goals down into achievable steps to avoid overwhelm. Remember, you can also reroute and reset as needed.
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