With thanks to all who are participating in my Weekend Polls feature, here are the results of this past weekend’s poll, which I’ve now closed.
The focus of this past weekend’s poll:
The Results: More than two thirds of respondents set annual career goals. While 42% do so as part of performance management/review processes at the office, 33% do so independently and some establish career goals both independently and as part of workplace performance management.
What kind of metrics, targets or motivational drivers might help you achieve your goals?
Measuring progress: For 43% of respondents, career goals are assessed and tied to passing subsequent performance reviews, financial incentives or professional development opportunities. Despite this, only 17% of respondents establish metrics to assess progress with their goals – although 50% of respondents do assess their goal progress at least twice annually, and 42% have established plans to support goal achievement.
Do you like to keep your goals private, or does voicing them to others make you more accountable and help generate a framework for success?
How are people doing? 45% of respondents reporting being on track to achieve their goals. Is it a coincidence that this is almost the same as the percentage – 44% – of respondents who have articulated their career goals to others? What do you think? Does voicing your goal to others make you more accountable, and/or does it help generate support for your success? Read on for full results.
THE RESULTS, BY PERCENTAGES
Setting annual career goals is the norm for more than two thirds of respondents
Almost a third of respondents said they set career goals independent of any workplace processes
43% of respondents identified corporate/organisational incentives to achieve such goals
Less than one in five respondents identify metrics to assess goal progress
Half of all respondents assess progress with career goals at least twice annually
Almost half the respondents are on track to achieve their goals
Many are working without a plan and specific targets or motivational drivers to support goal achievement
The majority of respondents keep their career goals to themselves
Slightly less than half the respondents set annual health/wellness/fitness goals
Many respondents don’t set, or don’t want to talk about, annual financial goals
More than half the respondents make use of a coach or mentor to support success
Half the respondents characterised their goals for this year as relatively modest and achievable
A thought for your day, with happy Thanksgiving Day wishes to Canadian readers and my good wishes to all. As we stop and think about all for which we’re thankful, that includes all of you who follow Exceptional EA and share this resource with friends and colleagues.
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Today we’re off to Toronto, Ontario to meet Cindy Moeser.
Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases Real Careers, in which administrators from around the globe generously share the benefit of their experience.
We’ve made virtual trips to Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, Uganda and the USA … and today make our way to Toronto, Canada.
Cindy Moeser is Executive Assistant to the Founders, VarageSale, Inc. To have a look at her world and the insights she’s gained, follow the drop-down lists under Real Careers, or click here to see the article.
Today we’re off to Aberdeen, Scotland to meet Liza Young
Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases Real Careers, in which administrators from around the globe generously share the benefit of their experience.
We’ve made virtual trips to Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, Uganda and the USA … and today make our way to Surrey, England.
Liza Young is PA to the Vice Principal (Digital Strategy) and Head of College, College of Life Sciences and Medicine and PA to the Vice Principal (Development and Equality & Diversity), University of Aberdeen. To have a look at her world and the insights she’s gained, follow the drop-down lists under Real Careers, or click here to see the article.