Go Beyond Questions to Set Targets & Expectations

"What if I...?" questions open doors to new possibilities... But what next? I've heard conference leaders say, a good idea is only a good idea until you take it somewhere. The way to make a good idea happen is to set targets so others capture your vision.

If we zoom in on ways Radar O'Reilly, the M*A*S*H character, set targets to entertain the platoon and great crowd beside, his targets might look like:

1. Plan a show for troops
2. Invite a wider community

Targets give us a bull's eye to shoot for! Keep your target in mind, think about it daily and hang on tight until you get there!

To make targets really worthwhile, expect great results! It was usually "no holds barred" for Radar's show and audience. Imagine jotting down the very best extravaganza...

1. Musical comedy
2. Actors, singers, dancers and musicians
3. Local residents, nearby units, general and officers attend
4. Costumes of quality
5. Invitations that welcome
6. Staging and backdrops represent another place and time

Can you easily see Radar's targets and expectations? They brought magic.

Try using targets and expectations any time new possibilities pop into your head. Go beyond a "What if I.." question to set targets and expectations for results!

Based on Dr. Ellen Weber's MITA method.