The New Year represents a reference point for most individuals.  Fitness commitments, quit smoking, loose weight are among the personal goals  that will use January 1 as a kick off date.

What are the goals for your community in 2014?
What is the result expected with the new budget?

As with any goal, without a plan to execute and achieve; its not going to happen.   The first team meeting of year is the perfect opportunity to share these expectations with the staff at the property.  Creating ownership with the entire staff shows them the purpose of their role every single day.  It gives them a reason for coming to work; getting a turn done on schedule, making sure every leasing call is asked for an appointment, following up on every occasion of unpaid rent.

Tracking and monitoring progress toward the goals will demonstrate the results for everyone to see.

Are there individual or team resolutions that will benefit the team?

No last minute notifications of move in changes?

Ordering supplies on monday to eliminate trips to the hardware?

Team Goals for employee development?
Training goals?
Leasing Goals?
Service Request Completion Goals?

Establishing goals to grow in the workplace can change a job to a career. More than 30% of an individuals life is time at their place of employment; making this a foundation for personal and professional development benefits not only the individual but the business as well.