Strategies To End The Year On A High Note
As we enter the final third of the year, companies should focus on three key strategies to ensure a strong start to 2025: finish strong by hitting your end-of-year goals, plan and set clear objectives for the new year, and prioritize your team’s development and engagement. By addressing these areas, you'll set a solid foundation for success in the coming year.
1. Finishing Strong. For companies on a traditional fiscal year, focusing on what has to happen in the next four months to reach financial and operational goals is a priority for a great year.
2. Strategic Planning & Goal Setting. Carving out time to plan for 2025…Once fall gets going it will get more and more difficult to get time on the calendar to plan for a strong start to 2025. If you want to hit the ground running in 2025, schedule strategy and planning time now.
3. Prioritize People. There’s no success or growth without your people…don’t take that for granted. From having a little fun together, to a team planning/strategy session, to development discussions with top talent and succession planning, don’t forget to prioritize and invest in your team in the last third of the year so they will be helping the year end strong and be fired up for 2025.
As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect moment for individuals to take stock of their progress and prepare for the new year. By focusing on these key areas, you can ensure a strong finish to this year and a successful start to the next. Here’s how to make the most of this crucial time.
1. Reflect & Reset. Take stock. Where are you personally and professionally related to your work and personal goals? Now is a great time to reset and refocus if you still have things left that you would like to accomplish.
2. Take Time to Refresh. We are basically going to be coming out of a hot summer and into the fourth quarter. You are probably tired. Do something to refresh to help you push for a successful year. A little vaca, or something to look forward to can help to sustain or rejuvenate you for the end of year push.
3. Set 2025 Goals. Think through 2024 wins, missed opportunities, and what you want next. What does success look like for you in 2025? What needs to happen to get you there? Lay the groundwork now for a great 2025.
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