organization\u2019s goals<\/a> and review the progress made. Simply acknowledging your positive movement forward will give everyone a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\nNext, peek into the future. Look at each goal individually and list all actions necessary to complete it. Identify the gap between where you are today and where you want to be. Ascertain who needs to do what by when and then create a simple matrix clarifying roles, responsibilities and timelines. Create a plan to hold each person accountable for assigned tasks.<\/p>\n
Some organizations use an outside consultant to help shepherd the goals through to completion.<\/p>\n
If there are goals that never seem to be accomplished, identify potential obstacles and make plans to remove the barriers. Some goals may need to be changed\u2014they made sense at the time you created them but no longer serve the organization.<\/p>\n
>> Conduct an Annual Review.<\/h2>\n
At the end of the year, I also like to review all organizational documents to identify any that need revision or updates. Look at documents like bylaws, strategic plan, emergency response plan, financial policies, board handbook, board evaluation tool, ethics and conflict of interest statements, confidentiality statement, succession plan, safety plan, compensation and benefit structure, insurance and contracts, and committee structure.<\/p>\n
Prioritize these documents according to their need for modification and schedule them on a calendar for revision. Decide which revised documents will be presented at your annual meeting for approval.<\/p>\n
Get Ready for an Energizing Year.<\/h2>\n
The secret of this process is a cross section of organizational stakeholders reminding themselves of all they have accomplished in the past year, revisiting their beloved mission, and clarifying their intentions for the coming year.<\/p>\n
This simple practice will reinvigorate your team and focus their energy on greater triumphs for the coming year.<\/p>\n
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