For leaders, there are several "soft skills" that is
valuable for them to be comfortable with, both on a personal level as well as
to use within their organizations. As we
have passed the New Years (and the idea of New Year’s Resolutions), I
think it’s important to touch on one: Goal Setting. This skill, along with time management and
planning are important for all.
Goal Setting is something we all must face. As individuals we should be setting goals for
ourselves. The organizations we are part
of should be doing the same. Many groups
will have an annual planning session in which they review the accomplishments
of the group in the past year, including how well they met their goals, set new
goals for the coming year, and make plans for the organization. As leaders, we should be comfortable with
goal setting ourselves if we expect to lead our groups in setting and keeping
their goals.
