Goal Setting: Introducti On

GOAL SETTING Logic/ Concept/ Shortcuts

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Bring an AWARENESS about importance of GOALS.

Impart Goal Setting TECHNIQUES Formulate Individual Development Plan based on SWOT Analysis

What is a GOAL? Target Objective Aim

Case Study 1 Mr X, a student of B.Tech always dreamed of topping his college and secure a highly paid job in Corporate Sector. He indulged in his dreams while in the class as well and stopped paying attention to studies. His friends who were interested in Social Networking and Movies took him into the virtual world. He remained in the virtual world of dreams and failed in the first semester examinations. What went wrong?

How Different from Dream, Wish or Desire? Case Study 1 - Analysis Clarity – What ? Analysation – SWOT Plan of Action Perseverance Challenge Hurdles Raise the Bar

Why Set Goals? Gives you long and short term motivation Helps you focus on right things at the right time Helps you organize your time and priorities By setting sharp, clearly defined goals, you can measure and take pride in your achievements

Case Study 2 One day, Mr X went to meet his uncle who is the CEO of a Software Company and sought guidance. His uncle gave many examples from his life and taught Mr X techniques of Goal Setting. Imagine what Mr X’s uncle would have told him and make a presentation for 1 minute.

Technique Setting goals is like having a plan: Locate specifically where you are going (long term goal), Determine how many planned stops to take along the way (short-term goal), Assess how many miles to the next destination (daily goal) Know alternate routes along the way, and Help locate tourist stops en route (you should always enjoy the journey ).

Case Study 3 Mr X went back to the college fully motivated and talked enthusiastically about Goal Setting to his friends. They were not convinced and asked him “How does Goal Setting help us in Studies and Interviews?” Mr X was determined to apply Goal Setting in Studies and adopted few measures. Imagine the measures adopted by Mr X

Studies Analyse present % Set a Target Prepare Time versus Syllabus Chart Prepare Time versus Activity Chart Put aside time wasters Focus on the Goals Assess Progress periodically Set Higher Targets Continuously Seek guidance from Parents and Teachers when needed.

Interviews Goal Setting Shows: Focus Ability to take challenges and move towards your objective Ability to visualize and relate Ambition Exhibits skills like: Planning Execution Smart work / hard work Research abilities

Concept Mr X’s uncle is a Smart man and asked him to be SMART while setting Goals S -- SPECIFIC M – MEASURABLE A -- ACHIEVABLE R -- REALISTIC T -- TIME BOUND

Concept Mr X got a format of Individual Development Plan / Career Plan Template from his uncle and started working on it.

Real Life Implementation A close friend of Mr X said “you are very lucky. You have an uncle who motivated you. I don’t have any and I give up my Goals the moment I face a challenge or failure” Mr X smiled and showed an inspiring video to him.

Case Study 4 Many friends gathered around Mr X and a discussion started on: Qualities of Derek Redmond Reasons for not giving up Personal Examples Inspiration gathered from the Video Please discuss the above.

Case Study 5 Mr X secured top rank in the final examinations and secured his dream job. He was regarded as a role model and was invited to deliver a speech to the first year students on Goal Setting and Success. All of you are Mr X. Please be prepared to speak for two minutes on the topic.

Example Your Principal asked Mr X to submit his IDP / CPT so that it can be used as an example for the future batches. All of you are Mr X. Please submit your IDP / CPP.

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