Accountability: A Key to Achieving Goals

Recently, people suggested I spend more time on the Synergy portion of the GoalsWork model. They highlighted the power they received from this key element of the model.

The synergy step suggests that you create a GoalsWork Team (others refer to them as mastermind teams). Your team should consist of 4-5 people who also want to work on goals. The team should meet at least once a month for about 90 minutes. The team agenda includes each person

1. Stating the goal(s) they are currently working on
2. Explaining what they did since the last meeting
3. Outlining action they plan to take before the next meeting
4. Asking for ideas if they cannot think of what to do

A GoalsWork Team significantly accelerates success. You will act more on your goal because you know you have to report. You also reduce despair or doubt about your goal because other people confirm or give you feedback about whether your goal is achievable and relevant. In addition, your focus continues on your goal because you regularly discuss it with others. Finally, you progress on your goal because your team will brainstorm ideas when you stall or sputter.

So, act now to create your GoalsWork Team.

• Make a list of 8-10 people, that you know, who believe in improvement and growth.
• Prioritize your list with the people with whom you would like to collaborate on top.
• Contact them and propose you form a team (stop when you get 5).
• Explain the purpose and demands of the team. Ask if they wish to participate.
• Invite those who agree to meet at a specific location, time, and date for the first meeting.
• Follow the agenda outlined above. Keep the meetings to no more than 90 minutes.

Share your efforts with others by commenting on this blog. We'll discuss this important key in later blogs.