A new year is here and with it comes an opportunity to set new professional goals and intentions. Here are seven ways you can set yourself (and your program) up for success in 2018.<\/p>\n
We get so busy it can be difficult to find time to thoroughly and honestly assess what we\u2019re doing on the day-to-day. Spend an hour determining the top successes and setbacks of 2017. What did the successful endeavors have in common? What about the setbacks? With some time between you and last year\u2019s hits and misses, you can look at things with fresh eyes and then make a conscious effort to apply the tactics that led to success to all your projects. Now that you\u2019ve looked at 2017 as a whole, let\u2019s take a look at your courses and events. Were there any classes that surpassed expectations or missed the mark? Let the numbers do the talking here. Once you\u2019ve determined your stars, think about how \u2013 or if \u2013 you can elevate these classes even further. Are there untapped audiences or spinoff classes that could help improve your turn on investment? Can you do more targeted marketing? Do the same when it comes to your low-performing courses. And, if the course has been performing poorly consistently, it\u2019s time to consider cutting it altogether. There\u2019s never a bad time to be thinking of new courses! Take note of every new course idea you have and encourage others on the team to do the same. Taking calculated risks with new programming can lead to more cancellations but it can also lead to some great successes, too. Successful programs have a product mix of 70 to 90 percent old or repeat courses and 10 to 30 percent new courses. If more than 90 percent of your offerings are old, you don\u2019t have enough new courses and you should consider taking more chances. But, on the other hand, if your mix includes less than 70 percent old courses, you may have too many risky new courses. Grammar got you down? Or, maybe your PowerPoint presentations are looking a little outdated. Whether it\u2019s expanding your vocabulary, improving your public speaking or simply writing better emails, consider enhancing your communication skills in 2018. Sometimes, it\u2019s impossible to stay focused and we\u2019ve all spent time going down the YouTube rabbit hole or \u201caccidentally\u201d clicking on a promotional sales email. Next time you find yourself needing a mental break; consider a different approach such as listening to a helpful podcast or spending five to 10 minutes on a mentally-stimulating quiz or app. You\u2019ll be giving your brain a much-needed respite while also boosting your brain power. Whether your program has a strategic plan or you are going to work on developing one this year, the start of a new year is a good time to set intentions for the year ahead. What are your major goals? What will you need (resources, time, new tools) to accomplish these goals? If you\u2019re in the middle of your fiscal year, take time to evaluate your progress so far. Do you need to make any adjustments to ensure you\u2019ll meet your goals? A new year is here and with it comes an opportunity to set new professional goals and intentions. Here are seven ways you can set yourself (and your program) up for success in 2018. 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