Goal Setting: Essentials 10
Hi. Welcome to Leading Right. I am Abiodun Fijabi.
Today, we conclude our discussions on goals and goals setting by looking at the practical steps involved in goal setting. Obviously, the first step is to identify the challenge before you for which a goal programme is needed. This you can do through enquiry into your life, vision and experience. Smart leaders will then seek God’s help in the development of their goals. This should be followed by wide and deep thinking. You should ask yourself: What do I want to achieve? As you ask this again and again, you will crystallize your thinking and get a clear understanding of what you are out to achieve.
Hopefully, your thinking should lead you into gathering information that will help you in identifying the problem or need you are facing. In a corporate organization, you may wish to share this information with other members for their input. On a personal level, you may need to spend more time to review this information until you believe you are ready to make a a problem Statement. The problem statement simply states in concrete term your understanding of the challenges you are facing or the needs you wish to meet.
With the problem clearly identified, what you want to do is develop a goal or plan. State clearly what you want to achieve using the SMART principles. Be sure to predicate your goal on your value system and ensure it is derived from your vision. Use positive statements in expressing your goal. Remember to maintain a balance between work and pleasure and be sure your goal is holistic – covering every area of your life. Also incorporate character changes where necessary.
Now, you are ready to set objectives for each goal, develop specific strategies and design the activities you need to carry out to accomplish your goal. If you are leading an organization, you may find it helpful to answer the question for each activity, “Who does What and How and When does he do it?
Be sure to write all these down. Writing helps crystallize your thoughts and makes your ideas specific. You also remember what you write down more than what you fail to put in writing.
Dear friends, your goals are vital to your dreams. Set them, follow them passionately and determinedly and review them constantly for greater effectiveness. The best day to start is today. And there can be no better time than Now.
Today, we conclude our discussions on goals and goals setting by looking at the practical steps involved in goal setting. Obviously, the first step is to identify the challenge before you for which a goal programme is needed. This you can do through enquiry into your life, vision and experience. Smart leaders will then seek God’s help in the development of their goals. This should be followed by wide and deep thinking. You should ask yourself: What do I want to achieve? As you ask this again and again, you will crystallize your thinking and get a clear understanding of what you are out to achieve.
Hopefully, your thinking should lead you into gathering information that will help you in identifying the problem or need you are facing. In a corporate organization, you may wish to share this information with other members for their input. On a personal level, you may need to spend more time to review this information until you believe you are ready to make a a problem Statement. The problem statement simply states in concrete term your understanding of the challenges you are facing or the needs you wish to meet.
With the problem clearly identified, what you want to do is develop a goal or plan. State clearly what you want to achieve using the SMART principles. Be sure to predicate your goal on your value system and ensure it is derived from your vision. Use positive statements in expressing your goal. Remember to maintain a balance between work and pleasure and be sure your goal is holistic – covering every area of your life. Also incorporate character changes where necessary.
Now, you are ready to set objectives for each goal, develop specific strategies and design the activities you need to carry out to accomplish your goal. If you are leading an organization, you may find it helpful to answer the question for each activity, “Who does What and How and When does he do it?
Be sure to write all these down. Writing helps crystallize your thoughts and makes your ideas specific. You also remember what you write down more than what you fail to put in writing.
Dear friends, your goals are vital to your dreams. Set them, follow them passionately and determinedly and review them constantly for greater effectiveness. The best day to start is today. And there can be no better time than Now.
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