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A\u00a0Key Performance Indicator (KPI)<\/strong>\u00a0is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is at achieving key business objectives. Organizations use KPIs to evaluate their success at reaching targets.<\/p>\n

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Teaching Class like Cohort21<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While teaching Design Technology my co-teacher,\u00a0Adam Drenth<\/a>, and I\u00a0had students state an intention\/goal<\/strong> during the beginning of class to work towards. This enabled them to focus their energy on a task from the moment they walked in the room. It also functioned as an entry point for conversation when we checked in to see how each student was progressing. This means of correspondence\u00a0allowed us to teach accountability. Students quickly learned what was a reasonable amount of work for each class. The idea is that they would be able to chunk future projects based on identifying their own strengths\/weaknesses in the development process.<\/p>\n

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Implementation Timeline:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Using Gantt charts allowed students to take control of their learning by identifying how long each aspect of their project would\u00a0take. Stressing that not every student’s chart would be the same and that some may want to allow more time for elements that they find to be more challenging.<\/p>\n

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Action Items, Key Tasks, Critical Path, Milestones, Tracking Progress, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The process\u00a0to your “success” can be daunting when you look at the pathway.\u00a0\u00a0However, if you shift your perspective, then you can see that every step of a goal is valuable, even if it’s in the wrong direction. #failforward<\/p>\n

Many of our students struggled with the process more than their projects as they sorted through key tasks and made decisions that altered their progress. Focusing in on one daily outcome allowed them to feel empowered.<\/p>\n

Niklas Goeke<\/a> uses the MIT Solution<\/a> as a means of making goals attainable: “MIT stands for\u00a0M<\/strong>ost\u00a0I<\/strong>mportant\u00a0T<\/strong>ask. When you know what your MIT is, your to-do list consists of one item only \u2014 and that can be a huge productivity boost.”\u00a0(Sorry, Massachusetts Institute of Tech.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Identify your Action Plan, then look at your critical path as you map the process. What “Most Important Task” do you need to accomplish today? Give yourself permission to set your action plan aside. With time comes perspective and reflection is a key aspect of success. (This blog post was started nearly a year ago and I was wrestling with my thought process to be able to formulate the ideas in a meaningful way.)<\/em><\/p>\n

The same was true for the students, as they were able to switch between aspects of their project as they deemed necessary. Focusing each day on their Most Important Task and owning every element of their journey. The same is true for\u00a0Cohort21<\/a>\u00a0as we elect to venture forward on our own pathway with the guidance and support of our peers.<\/p>\n

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Mindful Practice and Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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When we share our intention with others we own our actions and step up to meet them. The true power of Cohort21<\/a> is the support network that encourages, supports and helps you to attain your next big thing. Regardless of the level of involvement required, you can be certain that any member of this group can be\u00a0called upon to assist you in\u00a0taking that next step.\u00a0The feeling of empowerment you feel when you focus on one outcome stems from your public statement to take action.<\/p>\n

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Celebrate<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The final step to taking a great leap is to celebrate. This summer while vacationing in the south of Portugal, the Algarve. I witnessed an epic cliff jump. I thought about how crazy the guy was to go for it when there were so many unknown variables. His friend was cheering him on and after a few seconds of consideration, he went for it. The adrenaline release, celebration and excitement were the parts I remember the most. The elation radiated from his face and the fear was gone. Sometimes the hardest step to take is the first one.<\/p>\n