Nathan Magnuson
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Failure should never be the goal, but it should be a tool. You’re well past the point of no return when you finally come to the realization that the project has been a mistake all along. Not only does it hurt to discover you’ve made a mistake after investing substantial time and effort into a project.
Nathan Magnuson
JULY 6, 2020
When you understand what your young professionals want most to give, you can prioritize their work to enable them to meet their contribution goals – and to maximize their pride in the work. Leaders can get ahead of this trend by asking for two year goals, rather than five. In many ways, it’s a legacy project.
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Nathan Magnuson
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Depending on the size or scope of the project, this could require significant time and energy. One of the reasons the best bosses have the highest engaged teams is because everyone knows where they stand in relation to the goal. When an entire team is involved, the level of effort, time and cost adds up quickly. Every comes out on top.
Nathan Magnuson
JANUARY 5, 2015
New jobs, new projects, new goals, new hobbies – the possibilities are endless. New project? So set a SMART goal. It gives your new project a concrete story to tell (after all, it’s hard to argue with results). And for professional as well as personal projects, it helps provide motivation to keep going.
Nathan Magnuson
JULY 2, 2018
Does careful project management sometimes stifle your creativity? Set Idea Goals. He replied that he had a goal of writing one song per week. You might set a goal of one new idea per day. Having a goal can also help you evaluate whether your circumstances are enhancing or stifling your creative flow.
Nathan Magnuson
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Career Goal. A career goal is the next destination you’d like to attain in your career. Having a career goal informs the rest of the IDP elements. I suggest considering both short-term (1-2 years) and medium-term (2-5 years) career goals. What should be included in an IDP? It’s the next thing you are working toward.
Nathan Magnuson
AUGUST 7, 2017
Planning – If your employee will be leading a project or initiative, coach through the planning process. Instead, take the time to understand their career and development goals and ask for their development goals first. Resist solving the problem on your own. Start with their ideas first before giving yours.
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