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GOAL SETTING

'Before something happens in the world,

it must happen in your mind,'-Anthony Robbins


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DEFINITION OF A GOAL

A goal is similar to a purpose or aim, the anticipated resultwhich guides reaction, or an end, which is an object, either aphysical object or an abstract object, that has intrinsic value.

A goal is a desired result a person or a system envisions, plansand commits to achievea personal or organizational desiredend-point in some sort of assumed development. Many peopleendeavor to reach goals within a finite time by setting

deadlines.

The mark set to bound a race, and to or around which theconstestants run, or from which they start to return to it again;the place at which a race or a journey is to end.


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INTRODUCTION TO GOAL SETTING

"Goals provide a sense of direction and purpose"

Goal setting involves establishingspecific, measurable, achievable,realistic and time-targeted (S.M.A.R.T) objectives.

Also in a team, goal setting has theadvantages of encouragingparticipants to put in substantial

effort; and, because every memberhas defined expectations set uponhim or her, little room is left forinadequate effort going unnoticed.


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WHYIS GOAL SETTING IMPORTANT?

Setting your goal is very importantbecause of the following 3 reasons :-

1. It will serve as a clear destination for

where you are heading, giving you apurpose to live on.

2. It will help you to stay focused ingetting what you want in your life.

3. It will help you to overcomeprocrastination.

"A GOAL PROPERLY SET IS HALFWAY

REACHED." - ABRAHAM LINCOLN


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S- SPECIFIC :- Well defined target Needs to

helpprovide direction, purpose

M- Measurable:- Ifyou can not measureit,

you can not achieveit. Measurein absolute terms

(Kg, hrs, nos. ..)

A- Achievable :- Goal should be actionable

Develop a Strategy

R- Realistic:- Need to bechallenging &

stretching but not unrealistic that they areunachievable Also relevant.

T- Time bound :- Starting date and

finishing date should befixed byyou


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7 Steps to Goal Setting7STEPSTOGOAL SETTING

1. Identify your goal by writing it down.

2. Set a deadline for the achievement. Put a date on it.

3. List the obstacles t o overcome in accomplishing your goal.

4. Identify the people and groups you need to work with to reachyour goal.

5. List the skills and knowledge required to reach your goal. What doyou need to know?

6. Develop a plan ofaction to reach your goal.

7. Write down the benefits of achieving your goal. ("What is in it forme?")


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SMARTening upGoals

GAP?

Where amI now?

What do I see, hear,

feel, taste & smell

now?

What resources do I

have to enable to get

my goal?

HaveI done

this before or

do I knowsomeonewho

has?

What do I

need to

change to

achieve

the goal?

Who else or what do I

need now?

First step?

What do Iwantspecifically?

What will I see, hear,

feel,taste & smell?

Who is this for?

What do I

win and for

whatpurpose do

Iwant this?


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LOCKE'SGOAL SETTINGTHEORY

A goal serves as a motivator because it allows people to compare their current

performance with that required t o achieve the goal.

If people miss the goal, they feel dissatisfied and strive to improve their performance

to meet it.

Employees are motivated by clear goals and appropriate feedback.

There is a relationship between how difficult and specific a goal is and people's

performance ofa task.

Specific and difficult goals lead to better task performance than vague or easy goals.

The goal itself is not the motivator, but rather the perceived difference between what

is actually attained and what had been planned for.


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Money

Goal

specificity

Direction

Performance

Participation

Goal setting

Goalcommitment

Goal

acceptance

Intensity

Persistence

Strategies

Knowledge

of

Results


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LIMITATIONS

Goal setting can fail if

The employee lacks the skills to perform the actions necessary to achieve the goals

These actions need a considerable amount of learning, which increases the time

and resources considerably needed to achieve the goals

The goal setting system is just misused (as every system can be misused) or leads to

appraising the wrong behavior (like misuse)

A goal of a manager may not align with the goals of the organization as a whole =>

the goals of an individual may conflict with the employing organization =>

performance may suffer

For complex tasks, goal-setting may actual impair performance. In these situations,

an individual may become preoccupied with meeting the goals, rather than performing

tasks.

Implicit learning may be inhibited. This is because goal setting may encourage simple

focus on an outcome without openness to exploration, understanding or growth.


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Goal Setting Tips

Getting it right : Means goal vs End goal

End goals are the things that you ultimately want to

achieve. Mean goals are used as a means to achieve

the end goal.

The Why

You gotta know your reason for the goals that you set

The detail-nessThe more detailed and descriptive you make the goal

the better


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Goal Setting Tips

Get out of your comfort zone

Your comfort zone is what makes up most of your life, all the things you alreadyknow how to do, all the habits and reliable experiences youre used to having

Use imagery and visualization

You can use visual images of your goals or you can use words, thoughts andfeelings

Look for unexpected opportunities

Pay attention to seeming problems or crises;

they can be opportunities in disguise

Find your problem areas that may be holdingyou back

You may have a weakness in a certain area or a lack of skill which holds youback in other parts of your life


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Goal Setting Tips

The 3 Rs - Review, reevaluate, rewrite

Review your goals regularly and write the

steps for the day on your to do list.

Reevaluate and rewrite your main goals every

three to six months

Patience is a virtue: Dont be too impatient

Delays in reaching your goals do not imply that you wontreach them

Use a to do list for taking daily actions

Using a to do list and prioritizing your goals

regularly is a useful technique

Give yourselfrewards

It is a good idea to give yourself small regular

rewards for taking incremental steps towards achieving yourgoals

Commitment and Courage Make the Difference

Commitment is the ultimate decider of your goal settingsuccess


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Goal setting in business

An important tool for managers

Goals focus attention towards goal-relevant

activities

Goals serve as an energizer

Goals activate cognitive knowledge and

strategies


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As you seeyour own success grow, Goal setting

becomes a habit ...and little by littleyour life

gains momentum and goes from strength to

strength....the sky's the limit!

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