This document discusses goal setting and planning for leadership excellence. It defines goals as specific objectives to achieve and plans as blueprints for reaching goals. Goals should be specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bounded. Plans reinforce goals, make leaders future-oriented, and coordinate decisions. The five steps to planning are to establish strategies, set a timetable, assign responsibilities, anticipate obstacles, and modify the plan as needed.

1. The Leadership Excellence Series
Goal Setting and Planning
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2. Definitions
A goal is a
specific objective
you and your team
must achieve.
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3. Definitions
A plan is
the blueprint for
achieving these goals.
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4. Characteristics of Goals
 Specific
 Measurable
 Action-oriented
 Realistic
 Time-bounded
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5. Implementing Goals
 Involve team members in setting goals.
 Write each goal.
 Consider what you must do to achieve it.
 Regularly review progress.
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6. Planning Process
Planning:
reinforces goals
makes leaders more future-oriented
enables leaders to coordinate decisions
ensures efficient use of resources
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7. Five Steps to Planning
1. Establish strategies.
2. Set a timetable.
3. Assign responsibilities.
4. Anticipate obstacles.
5. Modify the plan as necessary.
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8. Involvement
Participation allows team members to:
exercise creative ability
apply problem-solving skills
increase commitment to achieve
the established goals
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9. The Distinguished Club Program
The DCP enables the
club to establish goals
and develop a plan
to achieve them.
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10. Conclusion
Goal setting + planning =
A successful leader
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