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Big Personal Goal

The Aim

The purpose of Big Personal Goal (BPG) is to provide individuals with the opportunity to work towards a personal goal that is important and meaningful to them (e.g. read a book per month, run a marathon, learn how to figure skate, speak Spanish at an intermediate level), while fostering deeper team connections. This is a 6-month initiative which leverages collective support and mutual accountability to strengthen both individual and team growth. It also gives team members something to talk about other than the weather!

Resources

    • BPG Goal Template
    • BPG Goal Example
    • BPG Coordinator to run manage the monthly check-in schedule and updates.
    • A central communication channel (e.g., Teams, WhatsApp, or Slack for BPG updates)

Method

1. Reflect on your personal passions and aspirations.

 

2. Choose a challenging yet achievable goal outside of work that is meaningful to you.

 

3. Complete the BPG Goal Template:

•What is your goal? Make it clear, compelling & challenging!
• How will you know you’ve achieved it?
• How will you prove it to the team?
• If you don’t achieve your goal, what will you do? (Optional)
• What’s your plan to achieve your goal? (Consider weekly activities, monthly progress, and motivation ideas)

 

4. Share your completed template with the team through your BPG communication channel.

 

5. Participate in monthly check-ins to discuss progress, challenges, and wins.

 

6. Support your teammates’ goals through encouragement and accountability.

 

7. Document your journey and share updates on the team BPG communication channel.

 

8. At the six-month mark, present your results to the team.

 

 

Steps for the Coordinator

 

• Set up and manage the team collaboration platform for BPG updates.
• Schedule and facilitate monthly check-in sessions.
• Send reminders for updates and encourage team engagement.
• Track overall progress and celebrate milestones.
• Provide support and resources to participants as needed.
• Organise a final presentation session at the six-month mark.
• Evaluate the initiative’s success and gather feedback for future improvements.

The Outcome

Participants typically love the opportunity to pursue personal passions while connecting with their team, so you’ll find it easy to drive engagement with this initiative! It has a positive impact on individual growth and well-being—areas often neglected in busy work lives. Plus, the conversations and shared experiences it generates amongst the team help build deeper connections, even in remote-first environments.

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