We hope you have had a relaxing break over Christmas and the New Year. January comes with a mix of emotions as post festive blues start to take hold, but for most it’s a fresh start, a chance to reflect on the past year and a means to chart a course for your career’s future.
New Year’s resolutions often revolve around personal goals such as losing weight or cutting back on bad habits. However, it’s rare to see resolutions targeted towards work practices. The onset of the new year presents an ideal moment to refine the foundational policies and procedures in your work life.
The start of the new year offers an opportunity to envision what is necessary for success. Crafting a plan or roadmap for improvement can be immensely beneficial. Start by listing your goals and organising them by priority, encompassing everything from recruiting new staff to smaller tasks such as organising your desk or office space.
Starting the year with organisational clarity will set a positive tone. A clear overview of your responsibilities aids in understanding what needs to be done and what holds the most significance in your professional life.
Planning for what’s to come is equally as important as evaluating the past year. Reflect and assess what worked well, what didn’t and where adjustments are needed. Acknowledge both mistakes and successes to identify how to elevate your productivity and work towards your goals.
Identify what your biggest time sink of 2023 was. Analysing time spent versus it’s return will allow you to pinpoint areas for change – this can enable the streamlining of unnecessarily lengthy processes.
Tell us about your New Year’s resolution in the comments, and how you intend to foster growth and enhance your career in the coming year.
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