Rachael Stavchansky
Lead Technical Writer at Salesforce. I delight in explaining complex things simply.
Goals
Kicking off the new year with intentionality
Motivating, activating, evaluating
for Technical Writing (and life)
Rachael Stavchansky
Write the Docs Pittsburgh
January 2023
- Maps where you want to go
- Inspires and motivates
- Avoids stagnation
- Ties into growth mindset
- Helps you progress your career
Why set goals
Workplace goals
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Tied to company objectives
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Connected to a business need
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Ideally, help you take a step in your role's career ladder
Personal goals
Can help you balance work and things that are meaningful to you.
Prevents burnout.
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Specific
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Achievable
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Build the project to an MVP to test and evaluate. Iterate using these learnings.Tim
Measurable
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Relevant
Articulating SMART goals sets you up for success.
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Time-bound
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Specific
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Achievable
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Build the project to an MVP to test and evaluate. Iterate using these learnings.Tim
Measurable
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Relevant
Time-bound
Example of a SMART goal:
I will select an online TypeScript course and complete it during H1 2023 so that I can understand the needs of our developer audience.
- In conversation with a manager
- Can set out a quarterly 30/60/90 plan
- Can be ongoing in nature
I want to do at least 3 PR reviews per week in order to support my team. - Can also be more long-term
I want to develop more insight into this product area by taking these specific steps.
How to use work goals
- Is this motivating me?
- Am I moving towards achieving this?
- Do I need to seek out
help or mentorship? - Celebrate your wins!
Check in
Letting go
Whether it's about work or personal...
If a goal is unattainable or your circumstances have changed, it's healthy to adjust. It's science.
Ready?
Questions?
Let's set some goals
Goals: Kicking off the new year with intentionality
By Rachael Stavchansky
