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Effective Goal Setting Techniques

This document discusses goal setting techniques and provides examples of how goal setting can help students. It begins with an example of a student, Mr. X, who fails his exams due to a lack of focus and planning. It then discusses the differences between goals, wishes, and dreams. Several case studies show how Mr. X learns goal setting from his uncle and applies it to his studies and career planning. Key points about goal setting include being specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). The document aims to bring awareness of the importance of goals and teach individuals how to formulate development plans based on self-analyses.

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Effective Goal Setting Techniques

This document discusses goal setting techniques and provides examples of how goal setting can help students. It begins with an example of a student, Mr. X, who fails his exams due to a lack of focus and planning. It then discusses the differences between goals, wishes, and dreams. Several case studies show how Mr. X learns goal setting from his uncle and applies it to his studies and career planning. Key points about goal setting include being specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). The document aims to bring awareness of the importance of goals and teach individuals how to formulate development plans based on self-analyses.

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Introducti

on

Implementati
Real life
Examples
GOAL

on
SETTING

Logic/
Concept/
Shortcuts
Learning Objectives

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 [Link] 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.
KNOWLEDGE
Introducti Logic/
on Concept/
Shortcuts

SKILL
Real life
Examples Implementatio
n

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