Consider Not Setting Goals in 2013

http://blogs.hbr.org/bregman/2012/12/consider-not-setting-goals-in.html

Consider Not Setting Goals in 2013

This blog post challenges the conventional wisdom of setting specific goals and argues for a different approach. The author suggests that setting goals can often lead to tunnel vision and a limited focus on specific outcomes. Instead, the author proposes focusing on processes or systems that will lead to desirable outcomes, rather than fixating on specific goals. The post presents examples and research studies to support this idea, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adaptability in achieving success. The author concludes that by focusing on the process rather than the outcome, individuals and organizations can achieve greater effectiveness and fulfillment.

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This blog post challenges the conventional wisdom of setting specific goals and argues for a different approach. The author suggests that setting goals can often lead to tunnel vision and a limited focus on specific outcomes. Instead, the author proposes focusing on processes or systems that will lead to desirable outcomes, rather than fixating on specific goals. The post presents examples and research studies to support this idea, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adaptability in achieving success. The author concludes that by focusing on the process rather than the outcome, individuals and organizations can achieve greater effectiveness and fulfillment.