In 2025 your team will WIN!

The start of a new year is ideal for creating plans that strengthen team alignment, motivation and a sense of shared purpose. Here's a framework to help steer you in the right direction:

1. Define the Vision and Objectives

• Develop a clear overall mission: What does success look like for your team by the end of the year?

• Set long-term objectives: This involves pinpointing where you want the team to be in a year, aligning with the broader goals of the organization.

2. Develop SMART Goals

To be effective and attainable, each goal should be:

• Specific: Clearly define what is to be achieved.

• Measurable: Establish criteria for measuring progress.

• Achievable: Set realistic goals that are attainable.

• Relevant: Align the goals with higher-level objectives.

• Time-bound: Set a timeframe in which the goals should be met.

3. Identify Key Results

Determine the specific, quantifiable outcomes that will be tracked to measure progress toward each goal.

4. Brainstorm and Prioritize

Gather the team to brainstorm potential goals, encouraging everyone to contribute their ideas. Then, prioritize these goals based on impact and feasibility.

5. Assign Ownership

Each goal should have an owner who is responsible for driving progress and ensuring accountability.

6. Develop an Action Plan

Break down each goal into actionable steps or initiatives, assigning tasks and setting deadlines.

7. Establish Milestones

Create interim checkpoints to assess progress and make adjustments as needed.

8. Monitor, Review, and Adjust

Regularly review progress, celebrate achievements, and adapt goals or strategies as necessary.

Example Goals for a Team

1. Increase quarterly sales by 25% by improving client outreach and follow-up processes.

2. Enhance team collaboration by implementing new project management tools and conducting monthly team-building activities.

3. Expand market presence by launching two new products and entering at least three new geographical markets by year’s end.

4. Improve customer satisfaction scores by 10% through enhanced service training and faster response times.

Keep the Team Motivated

• Celebrate successes: Recognize and reward milestones and achievements.

• Encourage open communication: Foster an environment where the team feels comfortable sharing feedback and ideas.

• Provide regular updates: Keep everyone informed on progress and any changes to the plan.

Does your team have specific areas you are focusing on this year, or are you still in the brainstorming phase?

Either way, we can help.