Refer to the 6-Level Model: ## Horizons ### Ground Next actions—The things we deal with at the physical, visible level of activity, such as e-mails, phone calls, conversations, errands, and meetings ### Horizon 1: Projects Anything we’re committed to finish within the next year that requires more than one discrete action step. Includes short-term outcomes such as “Repair brake light” and larger-scope projects such as “Reorganize Western Region.” The critical inventory of the Weekly Review. See also project. ### Horizon 2: Areas of focus and accountability The segments of our life and work that we need to maintain, to ensure stability and health of ourselves and our enterprises (e.g., health, finances, customer service, strategic planning, family, career) ### Horizon 3: Goals and objectives The mid- to longer-term outcomes to accomplish (usually within three to twenty-four months); e.g., “Finalize acquisition of Acme Consulting,” “Establish profitable online version of our leadership training course,” “Get Maria’s college plans finalized” ### Horizon 4: Vision Long-term desired outcomes; ideal scenarios of wild success (e.g., “Publish my memoir,” “Take the company public,” “Have a vacation home in Provence”) ### Horizon 5: Purpose, principles Ultimate intention, raison d'être, and core values of a person or enterprise (e.g., “To serve the growth of our community in ways that sustainably provide the greatest good for the greatest number of our citizens”) ## Management It’s important we clarify all levels, starting from the top, but then manage from the ground up ex) A phone call (action) could be related to a deal (project) to increase sales (accountability). This gives you the opportunity for promotion (job goal) because of the company’s interest in a new market (organization vision). As a result, we become more wealthy and powerful (life) ## Checklist 1. Ground- Do you have everything listed? 2. Horizon 1- Do you have all your projects listed? 3. Horizon 2- What roles do you have? 4. Make a list called areas of focus (categories for weekly goals) 5. Horizons 3, 4, 5- Self-reflection, more abstract