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      7 Simple Steps To Strategise For 2019’s Success

      To make that happen you will need to start strategising soon. So let’s talk about how all of us can create effective team strategies for 2019.

      Revel Africa by Revel Africa
      Dec 13, 2018
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      With the buzz and hoopla in full swing this holiday season, as managers and business owners it’s good to remember that the new year is right around the corner. We all want next year to be better than this one, and you probably have a few improvements in mind that you want to see come to fruition.

      To make that happen you will need to start strategising soon. So let’s talk about how all of us can create effective team strategies for 2019.

      1. First, clarify your goals

      To know what the new year should look like, start by understanding what this year was like. Pull reports now while data is fresh, and look at this year’s performance. Identify the changes you’d like to see in the upcoming year.

      Then you can clearly see what you want your team to achieve in the new year:

      • What specific metrics need work?
      • Do you want to see an increase in overall revenues by a certain percentage?
      • How about improving productivity and cutting costs?

      2. Time to plan

      Once you have an idea of what needs changing you can work out the details of how you will achieve it.

      Consider the SMART acronym when putting your plan together. Is your plan:

      • Specific (simple, sensible, significant).
      • Measurable (meaningful, motivating).
      • Achievable (agreed, attainable).
      • Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based).
      • Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive)

      As leaders we need to lead with clarity and decisiveness, but we will do well to gain the input and ideas of those we lead.

      Once you have your plan in place, you can bring in your team.

      3. Book a break-away meeting

      Plan your meeting after the holiday season has passed. The start of the year is a good time, as everything has calmed down, minds are fresh, and people are ready for vision. So, early in January, bring your key management team together and let them know you would like to discuss the goals for the upcoming year.

      Plan a meeting away from the office so that the usual distractions are eliminated, and you can all focus on the key objectives. Sometimes we need help arranging these things, like finding a great venue, arranging food, including ice-breakers, creative starters and games to get the juices flowing, and so on. This is not your core skill set, so consider hiring an event planner and an MC to keep the day on track, so that you can focus on the main thing – getting the team focused and energised for success in 2019.

      4. Setup the meeting agenda

      Start the meeting by bringing everyone up to speed by reviewing last year’s stats. Show the results that you reviewed and allow them to see where the areas of success were, as well as the areas that need attention. If you haven’t already, recognise the team members who stood out in various important aspects of the business. This is tremendously motivating and encouraging.

      Get a conversation going either in small teams, or around the table where ideas are brainstormed for how to solve the areas that need improvement. Find out from the team why they think the business struggled in these areas, and how they think improvements can be made.

      Your agenda could cover these conversation starters:

      1. What are the three most important objectives for this year. Think “big picture” here, things that touch on profit and future achievement.
      2. Who is responsible for each of these?
      • What will you do?
      • How will you do it?
      • By when will you do it?
      1. Break the year up into monthly metrics and put quarterly goal-planning reviews on your calendar. This commits you to pause and measure every 90 days, while keeping a close eye on profits, clients, projects, revenue in 30-day intervals.
      2. Link up. Remember, lone wolves starve to death. Think about who can you partner with in 2019 to reach your goals – who are your advocates, allies, referral sources, and potential joint venture partners who can help you leapfrog over obstacles and who complement your own products and services. Get contact details and build your relationship with them so you can collaborate more closely – starting right now.

      Remember to take breaks that are fun and creative in order to unhook from this intense deep dive into strategy. You don’t want to burn out your team right at the start of the year. Keep snacks, water, and activities going so that they have fuel to keep on but start the year motivated and positive.

      5. Draw up the final plan

      Once done, it is time to go through all of the input you have received to supplement your strategies, and draw up the final plan. When your final plan is ready, bring the remainder of your team together and lay out the plan for 2019. This can be done via a video recording, Skype, an email, a meeting, or one-on-one conversations, depending on the size and locations of your team. Be clear about what they need to bring to the table in 2019 and how it will be measured. Then ask for a commitment from each team member to work toward the improvement in the coming year.

      6. Tracking and Measuring

      Once the team is committed and bought into the 2019 strategy, you’ve only just begun. Set policies and procedures in place to track progress, provide updates, and hold people accountable to their commitments. Some managers might opt to check the metrics daily and send out weekly updates, while others may check weekly and send out monthly updates. Whatever you decide, consistency is key to ensure you stay on track to achieve your goals in 2019.

      7. Invest in resources for success in 2019

      As this year winds down, commit yourself to leading, motivating, and inspiring your team to work together towards your common goal. Plan how you can come alongside your managers to ensure their success by offering mentoring, support, training, and whatever resources they need to achieve these goals.Their success is ultimately your success.

      Similarly it might be a good time to invest more into your own growth – consider a mentor for the year ahead who can help take you past your own limitations and rutted thinking. Read books on leadership and other’s business successes; plan three mini-holidays in the year to keep you sharp and focused. Remember you can only give to others what you yourself have.

      This simple yet effective strategy can be applied to whatever type of business you are in, and can help you gain the buy-in of your vision by your team and make 2019 a year of achievable success.

      Revel Africa

      Revel Africa

      Revel Africa is all about creating authentic, innovative, and memorable events. From the unorthodox to the more traditional, they will find a way to make your budget, theme, and required outcomes meet, and deliver on something that is stress-free, and a little magical. Contact them at info@revelafrica.co.za to initiate your unique experience.

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