G2.5 Task Statements

Task Statements

Goal Setting can seem time consuming and challenging. Learning the skill of effective goal setting will help you form effective habits that will pay off through increased performance and meaningful work.

Task Statements are action items that lead to the achievement of the Goal, and ultimately is the means to fulfill your Key Responsibility Area. Be careful not to confuse a Goal with a task—a Goal expresses the end result to be accomplished; a task is how the end result will be accomplished.

A Goal should be continually reviewed and examined for relevance or attainability. The tasks are the activities that will adapt and change to accommodate the evolving needs in order to achieve the Goal.

Dig Deeper

Watch the videos below and remember to make sure that your daily tasks are aligned with the Goal you are working on. Also, remember that the number of tasks you perform on a daily basis depend on the current needs of the Goal you are working on.

NEXT: WRITING A TASK STATEMENT

Writing effective task statements moves Goals into motion. Task statements drive you directly to the action steps toward accomplishing your goals.

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