{"id":408,"date":"2010-12-26T09:58:44","date_gmt":"2010-12-26T14:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.excellenceuniversity.net\/journal\/?p=408"},"modified":"2020-05-29T09:49:44","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T14:49:44","slug":"execution-tip-think-about-the-impact-of-self-monitoring-on-execution-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.excellenceuniversity.net\/journal\/408\/execution-tip-think-about-the-impact-of-self-monitoring-on-execution-excellence","title":{"rendered":"WATER Tip: Self-Monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another critical component of Execution Excellence is the ability to follow through with commitments without needing others to “check in” on one’s progress. The ability to self-monitor begins with a commitment to being reliable, is strengthened by the ability to set truly SMART Goals, and is fortified further by the ability to remind oneself of one’s commitments regularly (rather than depending on others to do so).\u00a0 Specific (the “S” in SMART) and time-bound (the “T” in SMART) goals help one to be very clear on commitments before they are accepted.\u00a0 Regular goal achievement becomes more realistic (the “R” in SMART) when every individual responsible for the achievement of every goal takes accountability for the following: (a) the SMARTness of every goal they agree to take on and (b) reminding themselves of this commitment (rather than depending on others to do so).\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n

For example, the goal “Take out all trash every Wednesday before 9AM” is more SMART if the person who committed to this goal is clear about (a) what to do, (b) when and how often to do it, and (c) his responsibility for reminding himself to do this on deadline every week.\u00a0 On the other hand, if the goal is committed to without clarity about (a) all of these critical components and (b) one’s own responsibility for getting oneself clear on all goals that one takes on (which may include asking a supervisor to clarify vague goals), the goal is less likely to to be achieved on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

If a goal or a deadline is overlooked, it is often important to address reasons why immediately.\u00a0 If one goal or deadline is overlooked due to a lack of specificity and\/or a lack of personal accountability for remembering to accomplish the goal on deadline, it may become much more acceptable (to the individual and to others) to (a) overlook other goals and deadlines related to other commitments and\/or (b) blame others for failing to provide reminders to complete goals on deadline. \u00a0Acceptance of a failure to achieve important goals at a high-level of quality by specific deadlines is often a major barrier to success and work\/life satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Failure to self-monitor can quickly spread the Execution Crisis throughout your life and the lives of those around you.\u00a0 The ability to monitor oneself and to promote self-monitoring in others is a critical skill associated with spreading Execution Excellence.\u00a0 On the other hand, inability to do so is another powerful contributor to the Execution Crisis.<\/p>\n