TFF #8: Why goals fail - and how you can achieve success with systems and AI

Do you know the situation? You start the new quarter with enthusiasm, have big goals for your company - and a few months later these plans are lost in the daily business.

We often see this pattern. Many SMEs are caught up in their own success: Day-to-day business is going well, customers are being served and orders are being processed. But it is precisely this day-to-day business that eats up the time and energy you need for strategic goals. Long-term plans fall by the wayside.

Figures show: Over 80% of the company's targets are not achieved - not because they are too big, but because there is not enough time in day-to-day business to pursue and implement them properly.

Achieve goals more easily

Imagine what it would be like if your company had a simple system that automatically translates your goals into daily tasks. A system that keeps you focused, reduces distractions and regularly shows you where you stand.

Successful SMEs do just that: they treat goals not as pipe dreams, but as clear paths to success. They have simple tools that provide clarity and make progress visible.

The decisive difference lies in a clear system for achieving targets, which we can now significantly improve with the help of AI. Similar to how athletes measure and improve their performance, SMEs can now use simple AI tools to better achieve their goals.

7 steps to success

Our approach connects Proven principles like the Kaizen principle (continuous small improvements) with modern AI helperswhich are specially tailored to the needs of Swiss and Liechtenstein SMEs:

  1. Set clear, measurable goalsFormulate concrete goals for your company. AI can help you to define these more precisely and find the most important success figures.
  2. Divide big goals into small stepsUse AI tools to break down your quarterly targets into weekly and daily tasks. This makes projects tangible and feasible.
  3. Use a simple tracking systemIntroduce an overview that shows your progress. AI can automatically create reminders and short reports.
  4. Adapt your routes if necessaryDigital helpers can recognize early on when goals are in danger and make suggestions for adjustments.
  5. Celebrate small successesCreate a culture in which even small steps are recognized. Communication can be automated.
  6. Promote collaborationUse AI to provide ongoing impetus that keeps the team spirit high.
  7. Get regular feedbackLet AI tools help you stay ahead of the competition.

What makes this approach particularly valuable for SMEs is that it combines proven strengths such as quality and reliability with modern agility and efficiency.

AI is not used here as a substitute for your judgment, but as a Boost your company's performance - a digital partner who consistently supports you in achieving your goals.

We're building a productivity system that makes the best use of AI to solve the challenges of achieving goals. Would you like to try out the beta version? Then get in touch with me - I look forward to hearing from you!

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We are glad you asked! Schedule an appointment with us directly to begin this important first step of the innovation process - the needs analysis. We look forward to working with you to overcome the challenges and drive digital innovation in your business.

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