Establishing S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound) objectives is the cornerstone of achievement. But, did you know that achievers are successful because they are skilled in taking these goals beyond S.M.A.R.T.? Here are 10 powerful goal setting strategies that high achievers use.
Felicia Littlejohn, Ph.D.
Felicia Littlejohn, Ph.D., is Learning and Development (L&D) professional, leadership coach, and former commercial business leader who empowers others to achieve their goals. Her work in leadership development, coaching, and strategy consulting has helped businesses, teams, and professionals to upskill, cultivate leadership potential, enhance performance, and overcome growth hurdles. Felicia is a Certified Professional Coach (C.P.C.) who holds a Ph.D. in Engineering, an M.B.A. in Marketing, and is currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Instructional Design.
7 Ways to Develop Your Leadership Potential
Every employer seeks leaders who will take them to the next level and to help them to survive challenging times. But what can you do to position yourself to be considered for these coveted positions? Here are 7 ways to develop your leadership potential based on Korn Ferry’s Leadership Potential Model with practical tips for applying them.
3 Tips for Assessing Management Skills with Multiple Choice
While multiple choice tests are typically used for recall, they can be transformed into an effective tool for assessing the manager’s comprehension and critical thinking skills in a real-world context. Read this article to learn more.
6 Experiential Learning Activities for Workplace Success
Savvy employers upskill for employee retention and improved business outcomes. This article discusses how to get the most out of your training dollars with experiential learning.
Why I Chose Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) over Bloom’s Taxonomy for Upskilling
In this article, we will discuss why Webb’s Depth of Knowledge framework is my instructional framework of choice.
Critical vs Strategic Thinking Traits in the Workplace
Managers solve complex problems and create opportunities. In order to perform these critical actions successfully, they must go beyond recalling facts and explaining information (aka lower level skills) to applying knowledge to create new solutions (aka higher order thinking). In this article, we will compare and contrast two types of higher order thinking, critical thinking and strategic thinking.
Pursue the Right Strategy for Your Business
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Action Oriented SWOT Analysis. A highly motivated and inventive business manager or entrepreneur can generate a number of business opportunities for his or her company. The best chances of success, however, evolve from pursuing a strategy that is a good fit. In this article, we’ll provide insights on how to identify the best types of strategies based on an Action Oriented SWOT Analysis.
What Makes a Strategy Actionable?
This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Action Oriented SWOT Analysis. Corporate strategy provides essential directional guidance to an organization. But, if it is not converted to an executable strategy and implemented, it is worthless. Read to learn the traits that you should make sure your plan has.
What is an Action Oriented SWOT Analysis?
This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Action Oriented SWOT Analysis. Unlike a Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis, which is an assessment of current state, an Action Oriented SWOT takes this one step further by translating known facts into strategies. Read more about this powerful, but lesser known, tool.
Secrets to Motivating and Enabling Teams to Achieve Goals
Motivate teams to achieve what many feel are impossible. Help to enable and empower teams to overcome barriers to growth and change by following the steps outlined in this article.