December is here … already… and we have three weeks or around 15 working days remaining before we break up for the festive season. What you do now is going to have little impact on the year that’s been but can still have a major impact on the year ahead.
To prepare for the year ahead you first need to decide where your business will be in December 2016. You need to set some goals, some targets to aim for. How do you do that?
When preparing for the year ahead you start to think about the goals you want to achieve next year. Before you do that, instead, think about your strategic destination and align your annual goals to this further-reaching position you want to get your business to.
If you have defined a strategic destination, review it and check that it is still valid. If you don’t have one then now’s the time (before you set your annual goals) to create it.
A strategic destination is a clearly defined destination for you to aim your business at. Ideally it would take your business to the next level. It should be a massive milestone that gets your business a big step closer to your ultimate vision. Continue reading →