{"id":16159,"date":"2021-12-13T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16159"},"modified":"2021-12-13T13:57:21","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T18:57:21","slug":"common-work-related-goals-with-resources-to-help-you-achieve-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16159","title":{"rendered":"Common Work-Related Goals with Resources to Help You Achieve Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we say goodbye to another year filled with unexpected challenges, now is a great time to take stock of how you\u2019re feeling at work and pinpoint areas you\u2019d like to improve on or change. If you don\u2019t know where to focus your time, start by reading <a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What\u2019s Your Plan: Six Steps to Align Your Goals with What\u2019s Important to You<\/a>. You\u2019ll learn how creating a personal strategic plan can provide a \u201cvision and structure for your professional life and an anchor for you to connect with during periods of change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, we set goals that may sound good on paper but aren\u2019t super meaningful on a personal level, which sets us up for failure or significant stress as we try to achieve them. Take some time to clarify what you value most \u2013 such as life\/work integration, better time management, or meaningful work \u2013 so you can focus your time strategically and succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Work-Related Goals:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Review the common work-related goals below to see if any resonate with you and use the articles and learning opportunities provided to help you reach them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What would you like to work on this year? I\u2019d like to\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Improve my time management, organization and\/or productivity.<\/strong> Between emails, texts, phone calls, virtual meetings, social media, family, and co-workers all demanding your attention, it can be hard to clear away the distractions and zero in on the work that needs to get done.\u00a0Find tips to help you manage your time better, stay organized and, as a result, improve productivity.<ul><li>Articles:<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15642\" target=\"_blank\">Are you procrastinating? Increase motivation and take action with these simple steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15537\" target=\"_blank\">Cultivating and Maintaining Good Habits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15746\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming a More Effective and Influential Team Member<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Learning Opportunities:<ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/power-of-habit.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Power of Habit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/identify-and-maximize-your-strengths.html\" target=\"_blank\">Identify and Maximize Your Strengths<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>elevateU: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elevateu.skillport.com\/skillportfe\/main.action#browse\/abea2eaf-76f8-4617-8f58-e3f0f39ab2c1\" target=\"_blank\">Cultivating Good Habits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>elevateU: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elevateu.skillport.com\/skillportfe\/main.action#browse\/c4d752be-971b-4044-8304-f87b1a745b93\" target=\"_blank\">Time Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Feel more fulfilled or happy at work<\/strong>. Do you wish your work was more inspiring? Before you go searching for a new job, check out these resources to see if you can make the job you currently have feel more fulfilling.<ul><li>Articles:<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16131\" target=\"_blank\">Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want with Job Crafting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16062\" target=\"_blank\">Happiness, Well-Being and Psychological Wealth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Learning Opportunities:<ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/everything-disc.html\" target=\"_blank\">Everything DiSC: Behavior Styles at Work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/identify-and-maximize-your-strengths.html\" target=\"_blank\">Identify and Maximize Your Strengths<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/creating-and-sustaining-a-positive-workplace.html\" target=\"_blank\">Creating and Sustaining a Positive Workplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>elevateU: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elevateu.skillport.com\/skillportfe\/main.action#browse\/38b967d7-06ca-4bfe-b240-a6477467ef5a\" target=\"_blank\">Job Crafting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>elevateU: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elevateu.skillport.com\/skillportfe\/main.action#browse\/a98a8120-1ff2-49fd-bf3f-6a78ebd8cb46\" target=\"_blank\">Motivation and Engagement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Have better life\/work integration.<\/strong> Effective life\/work integration will look differently for everyone and depends on your unique needs, goals and circumstances. Clearly communicated boundaries and expectations combined with flexibility and understanding are key.<ul><li>Articles:<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15806\" target=\"_blank\">Tips to Establish and Maintain Healthy Boundaries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15713\" target=\"_blank\">Unplugged: Tips to Disconnect from Work and Enjoy Your Vacation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Learning Opportunities:<ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15537\" target=\"_blank\">Cultivating and Maintaining Good Habits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>elevateU: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elevateu.skillport.com\/skillportfe\/main.action#browse\/8a5134b5-40f4-48a3-b311-68bf2e16382c\" target=\"_blank\">Work-Life Balance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>elevateU: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elevateu.skillport.com\/skillportfe\/main.action#browse\/1ebf67a9-dc5a-43a3-8662-e5a407a9c21f\" target=\"_blank\">Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Move into a supervisor or leadership position.<\/strong> If you\u2019re ready to make a career move into a leadership position \u2013 or perhaps you have already and are looking to improve your skillset \u2013 we have plenty of resources to help you succeed.<ul><li>Articles:<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=13883\" target=\"_blank\">Are you ready to lead?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15491\" target=\"_blank\">Want greater power and influence? Establish trust and credibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16108\" target=\"_blank\">New Leadership Library and Leadership Development Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15931\" target=\"_blank\">Leading Strategic Planning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15856\" target=\"_blank\">Positive Boundaries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15770\" target=\"_blank\">Team Essentials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15563\" target=\"_blank\">Unmasking and Addressing Unprofessional Behavior<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15665\" target=\"_blank\">Measuring and Improving Employee Engagement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Learning Opportunities:<ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/ready-set-change.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ready, Set, Change!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/leadership\/engaging-teams-for-maximum-performance.html\" target=\"_blank\">Engaging Teams for Maximum Performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/leadership\/strategic-planning.html\" target=\"_blank\">Strategic Planning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Virtual Course: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/management\/building-cohesive-teams.html\" target=\"_blank\">Building Cohesive Teams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you think about what you want to work on in the coming year and beyond, consider tying them to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/performanceexcellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Performance Excellence<\/a>&nbsp;goals (for support staff). For more information about how to set yourself up for success as you identify goals, check out this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When SMART Meets HARD: Setting Goals that Matter<\/a>&nbsp;article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we say goodbye to another year filled with unexpected challenges, now is a great time to take stock of how you\u2019re feeling at work and pinpoint areas you\u2019d like to improve on or change.&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16159\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Common Work-Related Goals with Resources to Help You Achieve Them<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":16165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[539,671,669],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/common-work-goals.jpg?fit=2083%2C1042&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-4cD","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16159"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16159"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16168,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16159\/revisions\/16168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/16165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}