{"id":19471,"date":"2025-12-08T13:14:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19471"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:15:02","slug":"professional-goals-and-the-resources-to-help-you-reach-them-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19471","title":{"rendered":"Professional Goals and the Resources to Help You Reach Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For many, the start of a new year brings a desire to set new goals \u2013 both professionally and personally. As you reflect on the past year, try to pinpoint areas you\u2019d like to work on. Check out <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> if you don\u2019t know where to start. 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>Review the common work-related goals below to see if any resonate with you, and use the articles and learning opportunities provided by HR\u2019s Organization and Professional Development (OPD) department to help you reach them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improve time management, organization, and\/or productivity:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Articles:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Management: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Management: The Pareto Principle (a.k.a., the 80\/20 rule)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Management: Eat the Frog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Management: Pomodoro Technique<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are you procrastinating? Increase motivation and take action with these simple steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultivating and Maintaining Good Habits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning Opportunities:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/ready-set-change.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ready, Set, Change!&nbsp; <\/a>(2026 Session Dates Coming Soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/power-of-habit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Power of Habit<\/a> | (2026 Session Dates Coming Soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/getting-things-done.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Things Done<\/a> | February 10 &#8211; February 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/share.percipio.com\/cd\/j6WkdsLBd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultivating Good Habits<\/a> | Anytime | elevateU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feel more fulfilled or happy at work:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Articles:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want with Job Crafting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Happiness, Well-Being, and Psychological Wealth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Feeling Stressed? Consider Your Sphere of Influence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19228\" target=\"_blank\">Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Learning Opportunities:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/everything-disc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything DiSC: Behavior Styles at Work<\/a> (2026 Session Dates Coming Soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/creating-and-sustaining-a-positive-workplace.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating and Sustaining a Positive Workplace<\/a> | Wednesday, June 24, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/share.percipio.com\/cd\/zJGHBW3S9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staying Engaged and Motivated<\/a> | Anytime | elevateU&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have better life\/work integration:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Articles:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips to Establish and Maintain Healthy Boundaries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unplugged: Tips to Disconnect from Work and Enjoy Your Vacation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Mental Health and Well-Being Matter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning Opportunities:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/creating-and-sustaining-a-positive-workplace.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating and Sustaining a Positive Workplace<\/a> | Wednesday, June 24, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/breaking-free-from-stress.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breaking Free From Stress<\/a> | (2026 Session Dates Coming Soon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move into a supervisor or leadership position:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Articles:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ready to Lead<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Value of Meaningful Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Performance Excellence Strategic Goal Setting: Tips for Supervisors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bring Meaning and Joy to the Employee Experience Through Job Crafting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want greater power and influence? Establish trust and credibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leading Strategic Planning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Positive Boundaries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unmasking and Addressing Unprofessional Behavior<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Measuring and Improving Employee Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning Opportunities:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/leadership\/new-leader-development-series.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Leader Development Series<\/a> | February 17, 2026 (Applications Due December 15)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/supervision-management\/engaging-empowering-teams.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engaging and Empowering Teams<\/a> | (2026 Session Dates Coming Soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/supervision-management\/everything-disc-management.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything DISC: Management<\/a> | (2026 Session Dates Coming Soon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/performanceexcellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Performance Excellence<\/a> goals (for support staff). For more information about how to set yourself up for success as you identify goals, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When SMART Meets HARD: Setting Goals that Matter<\/a> article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, the start of a new year brings a desire to set new goals \u2013 both professionally and personally. As you reflect on the past year, try to pinpoint areas you\u2019d like to work&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19471\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Professional Goals and the Resources to Help You Reach Them<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":19521,"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],"tags":[29,539,86],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Prof-Courses.jpg?fit=2500%2C1313&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-543","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19471"}],"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\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19471"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19471\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19541,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19471\/revisions\/19541"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}