2020 was truly a historic year. The coronavirus pandemic dominated the headlines and upended our lives in ways that would have been unimaginable one year ago. As we finish one year it is important to reflect on the progress of the outgoing year and to see what offers space for more improvements in the upcoming year. End of the year means the beginning of a new year with new resolutions and new possibilities. Starting correctly in the first three months can set a business up for success throughout the year. In that spirit, here are few tips for success that you should consider when planning for Q1 of the new year.
Resolutions for Q1
Reflect the past
You must reflect on the past year before planning for Q1 of the new year. How did your plans for 2020 work? What worked and what did not? Take a moment to review your successes as well as your failures. Acknowledge how you grew and how you handled the events of the past year. It will provide the space for what is needed to be done in the upcoming quarter of the new year. Thus, take time to review and analyze. Then, officially close the year. Once you are done, it is time to figure out creating goals for the next year.Define your priorities
Do you know your priorities? What are the organization‘s main business activities? What should be the focus of the new year? Answers to these questions should drive your decisions when setting up a plan for the new year. As you are planning your new year, take time to list out your priorities and rank them in order of importance. After you have decided what you want and how much time you want to spend on them, you will gradually find success when the year comes to an end.Defining Priorities
