{"id":8043,"date":"2018-03-01T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T11:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=8043"},"modified":"2018-01-21T15:34:31","modified_gmt":"2018-01-21T20:34:31","slug":"how-to-host-an-annual-summit-for-your-family-or-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/how-to-host-an-annual-summit-for-your-family-or-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host an Annual Summit for your Family or Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Annual<\/a><\/p>\n

Each year as the new year begins, thoughts turn to how can I make this year better. We think about goals and habits. Have you thought about an annual summit that takes a big picture view of your family, work and life?\u00a0\u00a0A summit is a strategic,high level conversation that brings together all the parts of your work.<\/p>\n

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Wrap up last year<\/h3>\n

Start with a summary of last year. Assess what went well and what still needs work. \u00a0This wrap includes what happened and what did not, as well as assessing if what happened really does still need to happen. \u00a0Be sure to congratulate yourself on your successes, acknowledge what you are grateful for and to whom you are grateful.<\/p>\n

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Dig deep for your Purpose<\/h3>\n

Before you embark on your new goals, define what is your purpose. \u00a0What gets you up in the morning? What brings a smile? What’s your core value(s)? \u00a0Getting this defined first gives you direction and meaning to your summit. \u00a0If you are working with a partner or team, it’s a time you can collaborate to define your purpose. \u00a0It can be a simple, single statement.<\/p>\n

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What do you want more of in your life or business?<\/h3>\n

There are many areas of your life and work you may want to change. Here’s a start for you. It could \u00a0be your health, more fun, connection to family and friends, a better or different career, more money or a closer walk with God. \u00a0As you review each area, think about what you want and why you want it.<\/p>\n

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Who is on your team?<\/h3>\n

One of the biggest supports in accomplishing your goals each year is your team. \u00a0These are your trusted advisors, your friends you have coffee with, your family and partner who make you laugh, and any others you know you can count on. \u00a0On this list you may realize there are some who are not supporting you and you are ready to let that door close. \u00a0Knowing who is with you as you start the year keeps you movinng forward.<\/p>\n

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Establish a time line<\/h3>\n

Adding your goals to your calendar together creates the plan for your year. \u00a0Break your goals or habits into manageable pieces and incorporate these by month or week. \u00a0Having a plan and following it means your goals become reality.<\/p>\n

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Create a metric to assess your work<\/h3>\n

How will you know what you have accomplished in this year’s plan? You want a checklist with dates to assess what you are doing, when it is getting finished and what’s left to do. \u00a0Your metric can be written in a notebook or kept digitally in evernote. \u00a0Your plan can be checked off or crossed out, just so you celebrate the successes throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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It’s easy for us to forget how important seeing the big picture is. The details can bog us down. \u00a0Your annual summit can be held at the beginning, middle or end of the year.<\/p>\n

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