Setting SMART Goals in the Workplace |
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Throughout our lifetime, we will set many goals and reach many goals. But the flip side to that statement is that we will also fall short and fail to fulfill many of our dreams. Overcoming this gap between success and failure lies within how we choose to approach the process of goal setting. One way to do that is by using the SMART goal-setting guide.
SMART goals stand for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timed. When choosing your plan, if you apply these five considerations, your chance of achieving the goal increases. The thought behind the process is intention. Acting with intent is the same as acting-wise; the more consideration you place into an act or a goal, the more unknown variables you can account for. Thus, reducing the possibility for you to hit a wall or obstacle.
In the workplace, these variables can be vastly different per employee. It could be that the task you have been asked to do is beyond your skillset, your workload is already too heavy, or the item in question has a misplaced sense of urgency. Regardless of the variables, developing your goal for accomplishment is the cornerstone for success.
Now that I have established the importance of thoughtful goals let us work through what is and what isn't a SMART goal.
SMART goals are not vague, highly imaginative ideas. Those ideas that make exciting goals are so prominent in scope that the brain tends to get lost in the process. For instance, deciding to rebuild your company website is a great goal, but it's not SMART. To turn that vague monstrosity into a SMART goal, it would look like this.
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SPECIFIC: Consider the essence of your goal, which means taking your plan and using the Five Ws to build out (Who, What, Were, When, and How).
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MEASURABLE: What data or quantitative measure will show progress or success of the goal? For your website, consider page speed, time spent on site, technical SEO health, and many other measures of performance that you can use.
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ACHIEVABLE: Do you have the skill to accomplish the task. If you cannot use JavaScript or Python, is building a new website possible for you? Or should it be passed on to someone with those skill sets? What's your budget, and does it match your wants and needs?
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REALISTIC: How will building this new website support your organization's broader goals? It is essential that workplace goals integrate with workplace policy, mission statements and create profitability.
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TIME-BOUND: What is your time frame for accomplishing the goal? In the case of the website example, maybe you rebuild parts of it before integrating them half completed. Are six months to a year-long enough to accomplish the goal, or do you have to get it done before a new product launch?
Though the SMART goal process generates many questions, it also causes long-term success for the workplace and its employees. Whether it is a new hire or a long-time employee creating project goals, big and large, are a part of the workplace world. However, let us not forget that all our plans should also support conversation around manageable expectations, helping managers, and the understanding that the human who produces the work needs grace to do the job. Because when an employee thrives, a manager succeeds, and a company earns.
Thus, the circle of SMART Success creates, completes, and contemplates.
-Iris Alexander
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January 19th, 11:30-1:00 pm
Augusta Civic Center
$20 for Members & $30 for Non-Members
Lunch Provided
Join The Chamber and our curated panel of talented speakers for a presentation on Introducing one's Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit to Health and Wellness
Join the Kennebec Valley Chamber and members of MaineGeneral's' Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center and the Kennebec Valley YMCA to discuss a holistic approach to healthy living. Learn about the programs and classes available in Kennebec County to engage a healthy mind & body, increase physical movement, and gain skills around healthy cooking to help you reach your health and wellness goals.
For the health of our guests, the luncheon meals will be served in preportioned containers.
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Thank you to our Women's Network Sponsors! |
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The Shop CrossFit
January 26th, 5:00-7:00 PM
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The Shop CrossFit is pleased to host this month's Business After Hours, located at 56 Western Ave, Suite 4 Augusta. We hope all our members can join us for the first BAH of the 2022 year on Wednesday, January 26th, 5:00-7:00 pm.
Every Business After Hours is an incredible opportunity to meet and network with other business community members, win fantastic door prizes and participate in the 50/50 raffle.
We can't wait to see you there!
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Thank you to our Business After Hours Sponsors! |
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Join Cynergy for a trivia night Tuesday, January 11th at the Raging Bull Saloon, 5:30-7:00 pm. We are excited to bring back trivia night in person and look forward to seeing Cynergy members and Chamber members alike.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors! |
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Congratulations to the KLI's 34th Class |
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What a year it was for new business in the Kennebec Valley. The KV Chamber was pleased to be a part of so many community members' latest adventures and can't wait for what the 2022 year will bring.
To sign up for a Ribbon Cutting, please email MLW@kennebecvalleychamber.com.
We want to give a warm thank you to our event sponsor!
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Apple Valley Bakery
Kelly Webb, (207) 933-8019
Kelly@fontaineteam.com
Monmouth
Asset Real Estate Management
Bruce Holmes, (207) 622-0066
Bholmes.c21@gmail.com
Augusta
Bateau Brewing
Matt Kendall, (207) 203-0015
Matt@bateaubrewing.com
Gardiner
Bruno's Wood-Fired Pizzeria
Molly Donovan, (207) 213-6634
Brunoswfp@gmail.com
Hallowell
Capital City Chiropractic
Travis Grodin, (207) 620-8291
capitalcitychiro@midmaine.com
D.O.N. Soul Food Kitchen
Hezekiah Lilzsey, (207) 395-5333
Donsoulfood@outlook.com
Winthrop
Grateful Grain Brewing
Tom Langlois, (207) 648-3403
tom@gratefulgrainbrewing.com
Monmouth
Infinite Signs
Adonna Manzo, (207) 595-0750
Infinitesign@yahoo.com
Oakland
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The Oak Table & Bar
Elisha B Irland, (207) 812-0727
eli@oaktable.me
Augusta
My Sisters Pizza
Robin Richardson, (207) 395-5006
MySistersPizza@gmail.com
Winthrop
TJ's Pizzeria
Kelly Webb, (207) 933-3400
Kelly@fontaineteam.com
North Monmouth
Unlimited Bookkeeping Services
Ivan Staev, (207) 481-0856
Unlimitedbookkeepingservices88@gmail.com
Auburn
Wander Pizza Co.
Rachel Hardie, (207) 248-6042
Rachel@wanderpizza.com
Augusta
Weathervane Restaurant & Lounge
June Cotnoir, (207) 685-9410
June@wolfingtongroup.com
Readfield
Winthrop House of Pizza
Gerasimos Mihalakis, (207) 377-6996
Gmialakis1396@gmail.com
Winthrop
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Sponsorship Opportunities for 2022 |
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The KV Chamber is pleased to announce its 2022 sponsorship opportunities. We have a variety of options for members to get involved with the community and get their name in front of the right people at the right time.
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To take advantage of these opportunities, please
(207)-623-4559
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40+ Years
N.R.F. Distributors, Inc., The Copy Center, Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care
30+ Years
AAA Travel and Insurance Agency, Lipman Katz & Boston LLC, Marketplace at Augusta, McDonald's - Bangor Street, Rolfe's Well Drilling, Thayer Engineering Co., Inc.
20+ Years
Crisis & Counseling Centers, Inc., Downtown Dinner, Maine State Credit Union
10+ Years
Governor Hill Mansion, Steve's Appliance Service & Sales, Inc.
5+ Years
Augusta Housing Authority, KDT Towing, Gold Bridge Partners, Inc., Maine Information Network,
Minuteman Signs Inc., Mix Maine Media
Renewing
Fast Eddie's Express Car Wash, Green with Envy Salon, Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, KV Tooling Systems, LLC, The Liberal Cup, The Maine House, Traverse Coffee Co.
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January 15th ~ Amy Helm Concert An impressive group of friends and collaborators joins Helm on What the Flood Leaves Behind. The record brings. Helm Helm with musical polyglot Josh Kaufman (whose credits range from Taylor Swift’s Folklore to the Grammy-nominated Bonny Light Horseman), producing and contributing on piano, guitar, and mandolin’s powerful, emotive vocals to the forefront of the album. Tickets: $65 for pre-show dinner & concert / $40 concert only.
All events will occur at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, between Waterville and Augusta. Buy Your Tickets Today at www.snowpond.org or by calling the Snow Pond Box Office at 207-465-9648 ext. 203
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United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) is teaming up with Blane Casey Building Contractors, Inc. and Kennebec Savings Bank to raffle off an ice shack and a Yeti Roadie Cooler for the 2021 Opportunity Drawing. Tickets are on sale now for $25, and only 400 tickets will be sold. The first ticket will win the ice shack, and the second ticket will win the Yeti Roadie Cooler. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Kennebec Behavioral Health and the UWKV’s Community Care Fund through United Way’s community investment process.
The drawing will be on January 12th
as part of UWKV’s annual Campaign Celebration. You do not have to be present to win—winners will be alerted via email or telephone if they are not present. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/iceshack21
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Earl Kingsbury, Chair*
Augusta Civic Center
Tim Walton, Chair-Elect*
Walton External Affairs
Michele Pelletier, Vice Chair*
PERFORMANCE Foodservice - NorthCenter
Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer*
J.S. McCarthy Printers
Alec Rogers, Past Chair*
Quality Inn & Suites Maine Evergreen Hotel
Cathy DeMerchant, Human Resources*
Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Katie Doherty, President & CEO*^
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
* Executive Committee ^ Full-Time Executive
Randall Anderson
The Meadows Golf Club
Joyce Blanchard
The University of Maine at Augusta
Karen Boston
Lipman Katz & Boston, P.A
Nathan Cotnoir
Camden National Bank
Lori Dube
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
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Sue Grenier
G&E Roofing Co., Inc.
Robbi Lockhart
Team EJP
Stacey Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.
Richard Parkhurst
Stained Glass Express
Rebecca Pushard
MIKA
Lynn Quirion
Macomber, Farr & Whitten
Andrew Silsby
Kennebec Savings Bank
Amy Marston
Central Maine Power Company
Nicole McSweeny
MaineGeneral Health
Special Counsel
Dennis Carrillo
Cloutier Carrillo, Capitol Law, PLLC
Emeritus Member
Eric Jermyn
Cross Employee Benefits
Steven Marson
Central Maine Pytrotechnics
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KVCC Staff
Katie L. Doherty, President & CEO
Lindsay L. Corbett, Chief Operating Officer
Melissa L. Walden, Membership & Development Manager
Iris R. Alexander, Marketing & Events Manager
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