How many times have you been involved in a meeting where you’ve come away with nothing achieved, what is more it never would be, because there is no clear path with recognisable responsibilities to achieve the overall purpose. This happens all too often when a business is not aligned to coherent identifiable objectives

The mention of ‘Goals’ often creates a negative feeling. This is often due to the creation process not really delivering ‘value’ to the business.

We at ulookic suggest Goals are useable when defined into the ‘strategic’ and the ‘tactical’ let us explain.

Strategic goals are intended to be directional and somewhat the province of the senior team. That is not to say full organisation input is considered and carefully managed.

Tactical goals need to be designed and reviewed against the strategic direction set and are the province of the functioning departments. Tactical goals define ‘how’ the organisational areas will deliver their relevant elements.

Therefore, all tactical goals need to be aligned with each other to avoid inadvertent competition and dilution.

The method of alignment is important to work through carefully as it very much determines success or failure

We suggest as a simple process the following:

Make all Goals ‘SMART’ in design- Define the teams who are to cover both Strategic and Tactical.

Create a ‘senior team’ who lead the review of how the tactical Goals interrelate and deliver the strategic Goals.

Decide what ‘success looks like’ overall. Certainly, within the SMART element an individual measurement is included. Very IMPORTANT - independent verification is essential as self- measurement is to be avoided.

Do not allow drift or avoidance as ‘alignment’ and positively approached review and defined actions deliver success.

DO NOT allow a blame culture or ‘internal politics’ to have any place in your organisation.

ulookic summary

Review your strategic goals for relevance and importantly are the tactical goals delivered by the management team delivering fully and objectively. Remember self-measurement does not deliver improvements as well as aligned functions.

Remember:

Effectiveness is doing the right things

Efficiency is doing things right

So how do we help?

At u-look-i-c we help you to identify your options and create a way forward. We are specialists and have a track record of delivery.

We help to change perceptions by assisting with improved working methods. We work to ‘align functions’ and increase your business ability and profitability.

Most of all we are Independent Growth Consultants, on your side!

We work directly with businesses, hands-on or as a senior advisor. We at ulookic are your independent partner. Starting effectively, ensures you are in control and are poised to make the best of whatever comes your way - adverse or positive.

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