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Written by Dani Werner, MBA Student, London campus, Class of 2017<\/p>\n

When I started 2016, I had a decent tech job, lived in a nice house and was in a long-term relationship. I thought I\u2019d end the year in much the same way. I didn\u2019t think I\u2019d be living alone in a flat in London and doing an MBA. As such, my New Year\u2019s resolutions quickly became irrelevant halfway through the year. The other issue I had was that I set too many goals for the year. I had too many things I wanted to achieve, too many priorities.<\/p>\n

I want 2017 to be different. The Hult DNA includes being able to respond effectively to multiple priorities; displaying a growth mindset, effectively negotiating interests, resources and roles; and translating ideas into plans that are organised and realistic. I want to embody these competencies this year.<\/p>\n

After reading this article<\/a> on Harvard Business Review by Dorie Clark, I\u2019m approaching 2017 with flexibility in mind. Clark advises two things:<\/p>\n

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  1. Shorten your goal cycle.<\/li>\n
  2. Limit the number of goals you have in each cycle, i.e. PRIORITISE!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By doing this, you\u2019ll ensure that your goals are constantly relevant and important.<\/p>\n

    Now, this doesn\u2019t mean I won\u2019t have long term aims. I definitely have those: graduate from Hult with an MBA and find myself a meaningful job that gives me the autonomy and flexibility that I know I need to thrive. I also want to be more purposeful with my time this year. However, all of the specific goals to help me along? I\u2019m changing the system this time.<\/p>\n

    In line with Clark\u2019s advice, and in keeping with my love for agile project management (can\u2019t wait for the elective on Lean project management\u2026), I\u2019m going to be sprinting my way through 2017!<\/p>\n

    How will this work? At the end of each month, I will set aside a half-day to reflect on the month gone and plan for the month ahead. Reflecting is so important, as emphasised by my Organisational Behaviour professor, which is why I\u2019m aiming for a solid few hours. I\u2019ll ask:<\/p>\n

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    1. What went right this month?<\/li>\n
    2. What went wrong\u2026and why?<\/li>\n
    3. What should I keep doing, and what should I avoid?<\/li>\n
    4. What have I learned?<\/li>\n
    5. Did I achieve everything I wanted to?<\/li>\n
    6. What\u2019s coming up next month, and what do I need to do to prepare?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Then, when I know what big events are coming up and what sort of time I have available, I\u2019ll be in a better place to set goals for the month ahead. Only goals that support my aims will be allowed, and I\u2019ll limit myself to two<\/em>. Anything else will be nice-to-haves but not definite goals, as I (along with many others I know) tend to set too many goals and overwhelm myself, ultimately letting goals and resolutions slide away.<\/p>\n

      On top of that, I\u2019m going to continue a little habit I\u2019ve developed since starting my MBA at Hult. Each Friday afternoon, I\u2019ll take out my trusty planner and bullet journal and look at what needs to be done for each of my classes for the next week. I\u2019ll make sure my planner has all of my classes, team meetings and deadlines in it, and then I\u2019ll look over what needs to be done for each, breaking down the tasks in my bullet journal. That\u2019s what I already do, but now I\u2019ll add in the goal elements. I will make sure I\u2019ve scheduled time to work on them so they don\u2019t get swallowed up by other unprioritised and unscheduled busywork. I\u2019ll also set myself mini tasks in the week to ensure I\u2019m making progress throughout the month, not just a panicked burst at the end.<\/p>\n

      I know it won\u2019t always go to plan. Life doesn\u2019t work like that, and 2016 sure did prove it! But by deliberately allowing for flexibility, I\u2019m hoping to make 2017 a more purposeful and productive year than the ones before.<\/p>\n

      Kickstart your career in Europe’s biggest startup cluster by studying at Hult’s London business school<\/a>. To find out more, take a look at our blog A day In the life of a Hult London MBA student<\/a>. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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