The document discusses goal setting and provides guidance on creating SMART goals. It explains that goals keep you focused, motivated, and help track your progress. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. The document provides examples and tips for writing short, medium, and long term SMART goals in various areas like career and finances. It emphasizes visualizing your goals, putting them in writing, setting deadlines, getting support, and evaluating your progress.
The document discusses goal setting and provides information on:
1. Definitions of different types of goals including outcome, process, and performance goals.
2. The importance of goal setting for focus, progress measurement, motivation, and overcoming procrastination.
3. Self-efficacy and four ways to build it: mastery experiences, social modeling, social persuasion, and physiological states.
4. Guidelines for effective goal setting including making goals specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.
Setting and achieving goals provides numerous personal and professional benefits. Some key benefits include staying focused, gaining a sense of control over one's life, matching actions to priorities, and helping others understand one's motivations. When setting goals, it is important to ensure they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Proper goal setting involves assessing ability and enthusiasm, listing tasks, establishing timelines, and evaluating progress.
This document discusses effective strategies for setting goals. It recommends that goals should be specific, measurable, realistic, prioritized, and that progress should be tracked. Goals should answer who, what, where, when and why. They should be quantifiable and the person setting the goal should honestly evaluate if they have the skills, resources and time needed. Progress should be tracked in a journal and goals assessed upon completion to help with continued growth by setting new goals. Setting realistic and in-depth goals sets a person up for success rather than failure.
This document discusses effective strategies for setting goals. It recommends that goals should be specific, measurable, realistic, prioritized, and that progress should be tracked. Goals should answer who, what, where, when and why. They should be quantifiable and the person setting the goal should honestly evaluate if they have the skills, resources and time needed. Progress should be tracked in a journal and goals assessed upon completion to see if timeframes and objectives were appropriate. New goals should continually be set to encourage growth.
This document provides tips for setting concrete goals to increase productivity. It recommends writing down specific plans about when and where to complete tasks, as students who did this were twice as likely to finish an essay. Additional tips include making goals measurable, attainable, time-bound, announcing goals to others for accountability, getting help from others, automating good habits, managing stress, and rewarding accomplishments to stay motivated long-term. Setting concrete, written goals can dramatically improve follow-through and success.
The document discusses goal setting and provides guidance on creating SMART goals. It explains that goals keep you focused, motivated, and help track your progress. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. The document provides examples and tips for writing short, medium, and long term SMART goals in various areas like career and finances. It emphasizes visualizing your goals, putting them in writing, setting deadlines, getting support, and evaluating your progress.
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2. The importance of goal setting for focus, progress measurement, motivation, and overcoming procrastination.
3. Self-efficacy and four ways to build it: mastery experiences, social modeling, social persuasion, and physiological states.
4. Guidelines for effective goal setting including making goals specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.
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This document discusses effective strategies for setting goals. It recommends that goals should be specific, measurable, realistic, prioritized, and that progress should be tracked. Goals should answer who, what, where, when and why. They should be quantifiable and the person setting the goal should honestly evaluate if they have the skills, resources and time needed. Progress should be tracked in a journal and goals assessed upon completion to help with continued growth by setting new goals. Setting realistic and in-depth goals sets a person up for success rather than failure.
This document discusses effective strategies for setting goals. It recommends that goals should be specific, measurable, realistic, prioritized, and that progress should be tracked. Goals should answer who, what, where, when and why. They should be quantifiable and the person setting the goal should honestly evaluate if they have the skills, resources and time needed. Progress should be tracked in a journal and goals assessed upon completion to see if timeframes and objectives were appropriate. New goals should continually be set to encourage growth.
This document provides tips for setting concrete goals to increase productivity. It recommends writing down specific plans about when and where to complete tasks, as students who did this were twice as likely to finish an essay. Additional tips include making goals measurable, attainable, time-bound, announcing goals to others for accountability, getting help from others, automating good habits, managing stress, and rewarding accomplishments to stay motivated long-term. Setting concrete, written goals can dramatically improve follow-through and success.
Goal setting provides direction and focus to achieve dreams and wants. Effective goals are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and have a timeframe. The process of setting goals involves identifying goals, strategies to achieve them, selecting the best strategies, and making specific plans. Writing goals down commits a person to accomplishing them. Setting goals provides motivation and commitment to strive for achievement, which leads to benefits like less stress and better performance.
This document provides an overview of improving oneself for a more successful life. It discusses defining happiness and success, setting goals, managing stress, and developing qualities like sincerity and humility. The chapters cover motivation, goal setting, differentiating between goals and values, stress management, and 20 qualities of successful people like focus, courtesy, and charity. The overall message is on developing a positive mindset and making changes to achieve one's full potential.
Goal setting provides direction and motivation to achieve dreams and wants. Effective goals are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and tangible. They should also be reviewed regularly. When setting goals, it is important to identify strategies and plans to accomplish each goal. Writing goals down commits a person to achieving them. Maintaining motivation and commitment ensures progress towards goals. Flexibility is also important, as goals may need adjusting based on changing circumstances.
Goal setting provides direction and motivation to achieve dreams and wants. Effective goals are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and tangible. They should also be reviewed regularly. When setting goals, one should fantasize about their dreams, consider what is realistic, aim high but be truthful about what they intend to accomplish, develop a method or plan, and regularly evaluate progress. Goals fail if they are not written down, there are no rewards, they are unrealistic or there is little commitment. Setting goals provides benefits like less stress, better concentration, more confidence and happiness.
This document provides information and tips on effective time management. It discusses setting goals using the SMART framework, keeping activity logs to understand how time is spent, managing interruptions, overcoming procrastination, creating action plans, and effective scheduling. The key points are to set specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound goals; understand current time usage; prioritize important over urgent tasks; break large goals into action steps; and schedule time proactively to achieve priorities and goals. Regular review and adjustment of schedules is recommended to manage time effectively.
How many incomplete goals do you currently have on your agenda? If you’re anything like the vast majority of us, then chances are that you have hundreds of projects that you started and never completed, countless goals that you told your friends but never saw through and all kinds of dreams that seem to be getting less and less likely to come to fruition.
And it’s for this reason, that you may find people roll their eyes when you tell them your ‘next big project’. When you start a new training program to lose weight and everyone – including you – knows that you’re likely to have lost interest by month two.
Or when you talk about the app you intend to make, the website, or the business project. Or when you talk about that dream trip to Japan…
This is the way of things for many of us. We work incredibly hard at things we don’t feel passionately about just to put food on the table but when it comes to fulfilling our dreams, we are remarkably ineffective.
It’s time to change all that and to start making those goals happen. But how can you turn it all around?
This document outlines a structured goal setting method to help people achieve their goals. It involves 4 steps: 1) listing goals and selecting 1-2 to focus on, 2) clearly defining the goals and breaking them into small, measurable steps, 3) regularly reviewing progress and revising goals and steps as needed, and 4) taking satisfaction in efforts and achievements along the way. Using this process, people can set realistic goals, work towards them methodically through small steps, and adapt goals over time based on progress made.
The document discusses goal setting and provides guidance on how to effectively set goals. It defines goals and different types of goals such as long-term, short-term, and immediate goals. It emphasizes that goals should be specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and tangible. Goals also need to be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The document outlines steps for setting goals, including identifying goals, strategies to achieve them, selecting the best strategies, and making specific plans. It stresses the importance of writing goals down and developing motivation and commitment to achieving goals.
This document provides powerful goal setting strategies for personal and business success in 2017. It outlines 5 golden rules for effective goal setting based on philosophies from Greek thinkers to modern times. The rules include setting goals that motivate you, making goals SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-oriented), writing goals down, creating an action plan to support long term goals, and never giving up on goals despite changes along the way. The document encourages calling Evolve Fitness Management and Consulting for a complimentary goal setting session to help achieve goals in 2017.
This document provides techniques for living the life you want through effective goal setting. It discusses what goals are, rules for setting goals, composing goals, and tracking progress. The 10 primary areas for goal setting are outlined as lifestyle, career, financial, time management, health, relationships, self-esteem, personal growth, quality of life, and other goals. Common goal setting problems like procrastination and lack of clarity are also addressed. The importance of writing goals down, setting deadlines, and having external support from a life or motivational coach is emphasized for successful goal attainment.
CS113 Unit 7 Reading page 1
Reading
There are four items to complete in this reading area:
1. Reading
2. Challenge Activity
3. Powerful Words for a Powerful Vocabulary
4. Successories
I. Reading: Why Set Goals?
Why set goals? Having a clear direction for your future and a picture of what you plan to do is
extremely important for maintaining a positive attitude. Having clear goals is a key to creating and
maintaining a positive mindset even when “things get tough.”
Qualities of Goals
In order for goals to be useful, they need to have the following qualities:
The goals that you set for yourself must be based on your values and beliefs.
No one else can choose goals for you. Others can make suggestions, but you must "own" your
goals for them to be useful.
You must decide what you want to achieve.
7
CS113 Unit 7 Reading page 2
Life Lesson: Chinese Proverb
Goal Setting and Planning
In this unit, you will be focusing on goal setting and planning. In order to set realistic goals for yourself, you must first have a clear
understanding of what is important to you.
You will also begin planning ahead for your Unit 8 project by setting up an interview with a professional in your chosen field.
Goal Setting
In Unit 7 you investigate the power of setting goals. You seek to recognize the importance of goal setting and actually apply this
S.M.A.R.T. concept to your Unit 7 interview with completion and submission of your project in Unit 8. Goal setting will assist you and
motivate you to reach for success.
Why is Goal Setting Important?
Imagine you decide to build a house. You do not bother with setting any goals for its completion. Wow. What a mess. Imagine you want
to be a doctor when you grow up, but never thought you needed to take a science class in high school, or did not even plan on going to
college.
Goals motivate us.
Goals stimulate your creativity. You use one of the best creative words possible — you visualize. When you engage in visualization,
you are on the top step of Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy. You are fully engaged in critical thinking. Without goals, you will not achieve that
visualization.
Goals guide you.
CS113 Unit 7 Reading page 3
Goals are set to lead you as you move from beginning to end. They carry you along your way.
Goals inspire you.
Goals help you to recognize that you are the creator of your own stories. You can achieve anything that you want to achieve with the
inspiration you will get from goal setting. You will take things one step at a time and with each step you feel the power of completion.
Goals challenge you.
If not for the challenge involved in accomplishing a goal, you would not get past the first step. Goals do not have to be extremely hard to
reach, and they should not be too simple either, as there is no challenge in that. You reach when you set goals. You want that object,
job, or future that.
This document discusses the importance of setting goals to become college and career ready. It provides several reasons why setting goals is important: goals propel you forward by keeping you focused on your objectives; goals break large, intimidating aspirations into smaller, achievable milestones; and goals help you believe in yourself by making your dreams feel attainable through progress. The document emphasizes that setting concrete goals holds you accountable if you fail to achieve them and helps you understand what you truly want out of life. Overall, setting goals helps you get the most out of your life by working towards your aspirations.
This document discusses goal setting and provides guidance for developing effective goals. It outlines seven key beliefs of high achievers, such as that there is no failure only feedback. It also discusses the difference between dreams and goals, with goals having a timeline. Developing goals involves considering personal skills, contacts, and opportunities. When receiving feedback, it's important to consider the source and their motives. Effective goals are owned by those affected, demanding, achievable, measurable, have deadlines, are written, and flexible. Maintaining flexibility involves qualities like energy, creativity, mental clarity, inner calm, and stability. Management by Objectives is a process where management and employees agree on objectives to understand organizational goals.
The document discusses two methods for setting goals for projects: CLEAR and SMART.
The CLEAR method involves setting goals that are collaborative, limited in scope and duration, emotional, appreciable by breaking large goals into smaller ones, and refinable as new information arises.
The SMART method involves goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound with definite start and end dates. Communicating goals to others is important for achieving them.
This document discusses the importance of setting goals and provides guidance on how to effectively set and achieve goals. It notes that goals provide direction and purpose, and increase motivation. It then outlines a seven step process for setting SMART goals, including writing goals down, identifying obstacles and support systems, using visualization, and setting deadlines. Regularly reviewing and updating goals is important to stay on track to achievement. The overall message is that clearly defining and working towards specific, measurable goals improves the chances of success.
The document discusses the importance of having a strong belief in oneself and one's abilities. It explains that if a person does not believe they deserve success, they will not be able to achieve it. Several tips are provided on developing self-trust, including facing fears and doubts, and believing in one's natural gifts. The power of belief, or faith, is described as the most powerful force, and that outcomes are determined by one's beliefs about what can or cannot be achieved.
Daily motivation include tips, strategies, and exercises for developing a positive mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and increasing self-confidence.
Research shows that frequent small successes can build a sense of momentum that can in turn drive long-term successes. One way to boost your enthusiasm is to create some tangible motivation. Learn how to boost your will, and encourage your strength to shine forth. Believe in yourself, hold fast to your dreams, and promise yourself to never quit. Even if you stumble and fall, rise up again, stand to your feet and keep moving forward. Remember to always track and Celebrate your Progress. You are more than worth it.
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Goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed in order to motivate and guide a
person or group toward a goal. Goals are more deliberate than desires and momentary intentions.
Therefore, setting goals means that a person has committed thought, emotion, and behavior towards
attaining the goal
3. IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING
1. Goals Give You Focus
Without a goal, your efforts can become disjointed and often confusing.
For example, a goal takes the flight of a hummingbird, which is chaotic and erratic and focuses it much
like a hawk swooping down for its prey.
It allows you to zero in on each day’s tasks with laser precision, weeding out wasted effort and idle
movement.
4. 2. Goals Help You Measure Progress
Being able to keep track of your progress toward achieving a goal is only possible if you set one in the first
place.
Being able to measure progress is extremely rewarding and will help you maintain focus, keep your head held
high and your energy up. It will also keep you from getting down.
Sometimes, when working towards success, it’s easy to become discouraged because you don’t feel you have
“arrived” yet.
However, when you measure progress while working towards a specific goal, you will be able to see that
though you might not be where you are wanting to get, you have made movements in the right direction and
are a lot better off than where you started.
5. 3. Goals Help You Stay Motivated
It’s easy to put off work until tomorrow when there is no goal on the line.
For example, let’s consider the life of an athlete. If they have to get in shape for say an NFL combine, you
better believe they are going to be working out each and every day, whether they feel good or not,
whether they are sore or not, whether they are tired or not, whether they want to or not, because they have
a goal.
They have a destination.
Their desire to achieve their goal keeps them in the gym when they would much rather skip.
In much the same way, having a goal will keep you motivated!
6. 4. They Help You Beat Procrastination
Procrastination is something we all battle from time-to-time, myself included. However, when you set goals in
life, specific goals for what you want to achieve, it helps you understand that procrastination is dangerous.
It is wasted time. It is another day you aren’t moving closer to that goal.
Consider this inspirational quote from Pablo Picasso next time you are thinking of putting off that next step
towards your goal and rethink your stance: “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having
left undone.
7. 5. You Achieve Even More
When you set a goal and reach it, it gives you the taste of victory. You will want to taste that again.
What does that mean? You push yourself towards the next rung of the ladder, challenge yourself to
move past another ceiling, you achieve even more.
Working towards meeting and surprising goals help you achieve way more than you ever thought
possible.
8. 6. Goals Help You Determine What You Want In Life
The act of setting goals forces you to contemplate what you truly want out of life.
What is the level of success you want to achieve? What is the income level you want to have? What does your
life of ease look like? What about your dream home? What do you need income-wise to achieve your
dreams?
Once you set this end goal, you then break your desires down into attainable, measurable goals.
These goals keep you motivated, helping you avoid procrastination and keeping you laser-focused on
achieving your dreams. It is, therefore, the act of setting, achieving and surpassing goals that make living your
your best life possible.
9. 7 Goals Help You Avoid ‘Shiny Object Syndrome
Basically, shiny object syndrome is always being in pursuit of the next big thing, constantly switching
your goals based on what you feel is the most fun and interesting at the given moment, but never
actually giving yourself time to accomplish any of those goals.
You don’t get anywhere because you continually change the direction you are heading in. This is one
of the consequences that may result if you decide to live a life without goals.
10. FIVE PRINCIPLES OF GOAL SETTING/LIFE
CYCLE OF GOAL
1. Clarity
2. A Sense of Challenge
3. Commitment
4. Getting Feedback
5. Managing Complexity
11. 1. Clarity
Your goal should be clear and well-defined. This is where the theory of SMART goals can come in handy.
Which of these do you think is the clearer, more effective goal?
Goal 1: Reduce time taken to process invoices.
Goal 2: Research available software that could reduce the time taken to process invoices on a weekly basis
from 3 to 2 hours.
Goal 2 provides a clear measure of success (the exact time taken to process invoices) and a clear starting
point (researching new software).
How would you know when you’ve achieved Goal 1? You could reduce the time taken to process invoices by
5 minutes, which would meet its requirements, but is that really what you were aiming for?
12. 2. A Sense of Challenge
Your goal should be achievable but it should also stretch you.
When a goal is realistic but challenging, it tends to be more motivating and the feeling of achievement
when you’ve reached it is more significant. By stepping out of your comfort zone, you may also end up
learning or discovering new skills and strengths, which is rewarding in itself.
When something is too easy it feels less important and you’re more likely to lose focus and motivation.
13. 3. Commitment
It seems obvious, but to successfully achieve your goals you need to be fully committed to them. It is this
commitment that will keep you going when you encounter obstacles along the way.
A good way to refocus your commitment, particularly if things get tough, is through the use of a common Positive
Psychology technique called Visualization; creating a mental image of what you and your life will be like when you’ve
achieved your goal.
Think about how you feel in this imagined future. What has changed for you? What do you notice about yourself?
Visualizing the outcome of your hard work and effort is an effective way to strengthen your commitment to your goal.
14. 4. Getting Feedback
Regular reflection of your progress will help you stay on track, stay motivated and ensure that your goals
are still relevant.
A good place to start a review is with any changes you’ve noticed. This could be changes in your own
habits or behaviour, your thought patterns or skill set. It could also be changes in your relationships, the
way you communicate or how people respond to you. What do these changes tell you about your
progress towards your goal?
If it feels strange scheduling a review with yourself, why not ask a colleague, friend or mentor to sit down
with you and talk through your achievements so far, any challenges, how you worked through them, and
what your next steps are.
A good tip is to build milestones into your action plan. Whenever you reach one of these milestones,
pause and review.
15. 5. Managing Complexity
Whilst a challenging task can be motivating and help you focus, it’s important to give yourself the time and
space you need to work through complex tasks.
You don’t need to do everything all at once. For example, you might have allocated yourself just one day to
complete a task. But if you feel low in energy that day, you might end up abandoning it. Instead, try tackling
just one element at a time, perhaps devoting just 1 hour every day. This enables you to maximise your
energy and maintain your focus when dealing with complex or overwhelming tasks.
Again, using milestones can help with this. For example, if you need to learn a new technique, skill, or piece
of software, make that your first goal, before jumping straight into using it.
It’s also helpful to check in regularly with how you’re feeling. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, do you
need to adjust your target or your timescales? Could you break the task down into smaller sub-tasks that
are easier to manage?
Paying attention to these 5 elements will help you set and achieve effective goals.
16. BALANCED SCORECARD(BSC)
A balanced scorecard is a strategy performance management tool – a well
structured report, that can be used by managers to keep track of the execution of
activities by the staff within their control and to monitor the consequences
arising from these actions.
The balanced scorecard (BSC) is a strategic planning and
management system. Organizations use BSCs to:
•Communicate what they are trying to accomplish
•Align the day-to-day work that everyone is doing with strategy
•Prioritize projects, products, and services
•Measure and monitor progress towards strategic targets
17. FOUR PERSPECTIVES OF THE BALANCED
SCORECARD
1. Financial perspective
Under the financial perspective, the goal of a company is to ensure that it earns a return on
the investments made and manages key risks involved in running the business. The goals can
be achieved by satisfying the needs of all players involved with the business, such as
the shareholders, customers, and suppliers.
The shareholders are an integral part of the business since they are the providers of capital;
they should be happy when the company achieves financial success. They want to be sure
that the company is continually generating revenues and that the organization meets goals
such as improving profitability and developing new revenue sources. Steps taken to achieve
such goals may include introducing new products and services, improving the
company’s value proposition, and cutting down on the costs of doing business.
18. 2. Customer perspective
The customer perspective monitors how the entity is providing value to its customers and determines the level of
customer satisfaction with the company’s products or services. Customer satisfaction is an indicator of the
company’s success. How well a company treats its customers can obviously affect its profitability.
The balanced scorecard considers the company’s reputation versus its competitors. How do customers see your
company vis-à-vis your competitors? It enables the organization to step out of its comfort zone to view itself
from the customer’s point of view rather than just from an internal perspective.
Some of the strategies that a company can focus on to improve its reputation among customers include
improving product quality, enhancing the customer shopping experience, and adjusting the prices of its main
products and services.
19. 3. Internal business processes perspective
A business’ internal processes determine how well the entity runs. A balanced scorecard puts into
perspective the measures and objectives that can help the business run more effectively. Also, the
scorecard helps evaluate the company’s products or services and determine whether they conform to the
standards that customers desire. A key part of this perspective is aiming to answer the question, “What are
we good at?”
The answer to that question can help the company formulate marketing strategies and pursue innovations
that lead to the creation of new and improved ways of meeting the needs of customers.
20. 4. Organizational capacity perspective
Organizational capacity is important in optimizing goals and objectives with favorable results. The personnel
personnel in the organization’s departments are required to demonstrate high performance in terms of
leadership, the entity’s culture, application of knowledge, and skill sets.
Proper infrastructure is required for the organization to deliver according to the expectations of
management. For example, the organization should use the latest technology to automate activities and
ensure a smooth flow of activities.
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22. 7 Benefits of a Balanced Scorecard
1. Better Strategic Planning
The Balanced Scorecard provides a powerful framework for building and communicating strategy. The
business model is visualised in a Strategy Map which helps managers to think about cause-and-effect
relationships between the different strategic objectives. The process of creating a Strategy Map ensures that
consensus is reached over a set of interrelated strategic objectives. It means that performance outcomes as
well as key enablers or drivers of future performance are identified to create a complete picture of the
strategy.
2. Improved Strategy Communication & Execution
Having a one-page picture of the strategy allows companies to easily communicate strategy internally and
externally. We have known for a long time that a picture is worth a thousand words. This ‘plan on a page’
facilitates the understanding of the strategy and helps to engage staff and external stakeholders in the
delivery and review of the strategy. The thing to remember is that it is difficult for people to help execute a
strategy which they don’t fully understand
23. 3. Better Alignment of Projects and Initiatives
The Balanced Scorecard help organisations map their projects and initiatives to the different strategic
objectives, which in turn ensures that the projects and initiatives are tightly focused on delivering the
most strategic objectives.
4. Better Management Information
The Balanced Scorecard approach helps organisations design key performance indicators for their
various strategic objectives. This ensures that companies are measuring what actually matters. Research
shows that companies with a BSC approach tend to report higher quality management information and
better decision-making.
24. 5. Improved Performance Reporting
The Balanced Scorecard can be used to guide the design of performance reports and dashboards. This ensures
that the management reporting focuses on the most important strategic issues and helps companies monitor
the execution of their plan.
6. Better Organisational Alignment
The Balanced Scorecard enables companies to better align their organisational structure with the strategic
objectives. In order to execute a plan well, organisations need to ensure that all business units and support
functions are working towards the same goals. Cascading the Balanced Scorecard into those units will help to
achieve that and link strategy to operations.
25. 7. Better Process Alignment
Well implemented Balanced Scorecards also help to align organisational processes such as budgeting,
risk management and analytics with the strategic priorities. This will help to create a truly strategy focused
organisation
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27. Mission – the purpose
Primary Objective – what you hope to achieve to support your mission
Secondary Objective – objectives established to support the Primary Objective
Target – an indicator established to determine how successfully you are achieving an objective. It’s a
goal that is measurable when its achieved.
Goal – an indicator established to determine whether you have achieved your objective
28. Remember:
Goals tend to be two-state only – achieved or not achieved – a near miss in soccer is still a miss.
Targets are more measurement based. When you hit a target in archery you achieve different scores
depending on how close you are to the centre.
The below shows the hierarchy of mission, objectives, targets and goals
29. Example of Objectives, Targets and Goals
To simplify let’s look at a silly example.
• Mission
To be happy
• Primary Objective
To get married, have children, and settle down (to support the mission)
• Secondary Objective:
To impress a damsel with your archery skills (one way you can achieve your Primary Objective)
• Target:
To hit the centre of an apple on the head of a knave (a measure of the degree of success)
• Goal:
To get your arrow in the apple without injuring the knave (a logical indicator of success)
30. Example of Objectives, Targets and
Goals
To simplify let’s look at a silly example.
Mission
• Primary Objective
To get married, have children, and settle down (to support the mission)
• Secondary Objective:
To impress a damsel with your archery skills (one way you can achieve your Primary Objective)
• Target:
To hit the centre of an apple on the head of a knave (a measure of the degree of success)
• Goal:
To get your arrow in the apple without injuring the knave (a logical indicator of success)
31. Workplace Objectives, Targets and
Goals
Mission: Providing high-quality widgets to the beer industry
Primary Objective: To keep the company profitable and healthy
Secondary Objectives (supporting the primary objective) :
1. To improve the company’s financial position.
2. To achieve quality management system certification so that we are able to tender on large contracts.
Target (for secondary objective 1.): 8% increase in profits year on year
Goal (for secondary objective 2.): ISO 9001 System Certification achieved before year-end (read our easy ISO 9001
Certification in 25 steps article if this is you).
Secondary Objectives, Targets and Goals should all contribute to achieving the primary objective. You can be close
to your target, but close to a goal has the same effect as being a mile away.
32. Business Organization Hospital State Transport Organization
GOAL Be a leader in the household consumer goods industry,
with modern amenities
Be a hospital providing total service to the patients. Connect all villages of population 5000 and above by S T
service
OBJECTIVES Provide complete product range in the area of cleaning,
preserving and entertainment.
Establish 300 bed hospital in three years. Management state transport at the rate of $ 5 per mile
traveled.
TARGETS 20 per cent growth per annum in turnover. Achieve $ 800 bed per day earnings. Achieve 90 percent average seat occupancy everyday.
33. MBO
Management by Objectives, otherwise known as MBO, is a management concept framework
popularized by management consultants based on a need to manage business based on its needs
and goals.
It is a process where the goals of the organization are defined and conveyed by the management to
the members of the organization with the intention to achieve each objective
34. Steps in Management by Objectives
Process
1. Define organization goals
Setting objectives is not only critical to the success of any company, but it also serves a variety of purposes. It
needs to include several different types of managers in setting goals. The objectives set by the supervisors are
provisional, based on an interpretation and evaluation of what the company can and should achieve within a
specified time.
2. Define employee objectives
Once the employees are briefed about the general objectives, plan, and the strategies to follow, the managers can
start working with their subordinates on establishing their personal objectives. This will be a one-on-one
discussion where the subordinates will let the managers know about their targets and which goals they can
accomplish within a specific time and with what resources. They can then share some tentative thoughts about
which goals the organization or department can find feasible.
35. 3. Continuous monitoring performance and progress
Though the management by objectives approach is necessary for increasing the effectiveness of
managers, it is equally essential for monitoring the performance and progress of each employee in
the organization.
4. Performance evaluation
Within the MBO framework, the performance review is achieved by the participation of the
managers concerned.
36. 5. Providing feedback
In the management by objectives approach, the most essential step is the continuous feedback on the results
and objectives, as it enables the employees to track and make corrections to their actions. The ongoing
feedback is complemented by frequent formal evaluation meetings in which superiors and subordinates may
discuss progress towards objectives, leading to more feedback.
6. Performance appraisal
Performance reviews are a routine review of the success of employees within MBO organizations.
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38. BENEFITS OF MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
• Management by objectives helps employees appreciate their on-the-job roles and responsibilities.
• The Key Result Areas (KRAs) planned are specific to each employee, depending on their interest, educational
qualification, and specialization.
• The MBO approach usually results in better teamwork and communication.
• It provides the employees with a clear understanding of what is expected of them. The supervisors set goals for
every member of the team, and every employee is provided with a list of unique tasks.
• Every employee is assigned unique goals. Hence, each employee feels indispensable to the organization and
eventually develops a sense of loyalty to the organization.
• Managers help ensure that subordinates’ goals are related to the objectives of the organization.
39. Limitations of Management by Objectives
• Management by objectives often ignores the organization’s existing ethos and working conditions.
• More emphasis is given on goals and targets. The managers put constant pressure on the employees to
accomplish their goals and forget about the use of MBO for involvement, willingness to contribute, and growth
of management.
• The managers sometimes over-emphasize the target setting, as compared to operational issues, as a generator
of success.
• The MBO approach does not emphasize the significance of the context wherein the goals are set. The context
encompasses everything from resource availability and efficiency to relative buy-in from the leadership
and stakeholders.
• Finally, there is a tendency for many managers to see management by objectives as a total system that can
handle all management issues once installed. The overdependence may impose problems on the MBO system
that it is not prepared to tackle, and that frustrates any potentially positive effects on the issues it is supposed to
deal with.
40. SELF CONTROL
Self-control, an aspect of inhibitory control, is the ability to
regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of
temptations and impulses. As an executive function, it is a
cognitive process that is necessary for regulating one's
behavior in order to achieve specific goals
41. TYPES OF SELF CONTROL
Impulse control
Impulse control is being able to stop and think before acting. Impulse control lets kids think through
consequences before they push to the front of the line or run into the street without looking. A child with
self-control can pause, imagine what might happen — I could get in trouble or I could get hurt — and make
a different choice
Emotional control
Emotional control is the ability to manage feelings. As kids get older, most can cope with a minor
disappointment or criticism and move on. They don’t get distracted or overwhelmed by their feelings.
42. Movement control
Movement control is the ability to manage how our body moves and when. This type of self-control
helps kids sit still when they need to. It helps them stay out of other people’s personal space. Having
movement control makes it much easier to do what is asked of them, like sitting through a meal or
waiting in line.
43. Easy Ways To Increase Your Self-Control
1. Find more motivation.
Motivation is important in honing self-control skills. Figuring out what motivates you the most is key to accomplishing your
goals. Otherwise, what is all this work for? When you look at the bigger picture instead of every detail needed to cross the finish
line, you'll find yourself more motivated to get things done.
For example, when working on a long-term project, it's easy to get frustrated by the many small steps, meetings, and approvals
required to finish it. Instead, periodically reminding yourself and others on the team of the end goal can help promote
motivation.
2. Get a good night's sleep.
According to an article by Medical News Today, sleep deprivation impacts our brain function, specifically the prefrontal cortex,
which handles reasoning, and the amygdala, which regulates emotions.
Executives and managers should keep this in mind: the more you push employees to work extra hours and answer messages
and calls all the time, the more likely employees will be stressed and unhappy. As a result, they may end up cutting corners and
engaging in unethical behavior.
Do you encourage your team to prioritize sleep? Do you set a good example? Tired workers are not good for business. Take
note of when employees are overworked, and encourage them to openly communicate about it so you can support them
accordingly.
44. 3. Self-regulate to improve self-control.
Popular views of self-control are that we should try to control impulses, fight temptations, and actively exercise
willpower. But how do you do it?
Self-regulation is a great way to increase self-control because it helps you take control of your feelings and
actions. Someone who lacks self-regulation can have difficulty dealing with stress, anger, or anxiety.
According to a Very well Mind article, self-regulation helps you better connect to your values and
communicate what you need. This can help you feel more at ease
45. 4. Exercise to increase self-control.
Do you find yourself with no time to exercise? There's good news for you.
Short bouts of moderately intense exercise can help boost your self-control. No matter how busy you are, plan
to include a short burst of exercise in your daily routine. Take note of how you feel after exercise, and you may
find you have more energy throughout the day.
5. Get digital self-control support.
Accountability is key. There are many ways to outsource self-control support, including apps that you can
download to your phone. They can be helpful when meeting a work deadline, ensuring that you never miss a
workout, and keeping track of your meals and spending.
46. 6. Understand your emotional intelligence.
Emotional self-control, or impulse control, starts with understanding emotional intelligence. Knowing
yourself can help you manage your emotions and impulses.
For example, do you react impulsively to issues? Do you pause to listen to others' feedback? Are you able
to stay composed and positive in stressful circumstances? Can you exercise patience in annoying
situations? The ability to keep disruptive emotions and impulses in check is the mark of a seasoned
leader.
Here are two emotional intelligence assessments to help you increase your awareness: the Emotional
Quotient Inventory and the Emotional Competence Inventory.
47. 7. Avoid decision fatigue.
Self-control has important implications for good decision-making. Decision fatigue harms these abilities.
For example, some people prefer not to make a decision at all, while others may make impulsive or irrational
decisions. If possible, avoid making important decisions at the end of the day when your brain is exhausted.
"Sleeping on it" can be very helpful.
Additionally, automation is your friend. Put at least some aspects of life on default so you have less decisions
to worry about. That can mean using apps or simple decisions you make for yourself in advance. Steve Jobs,
for example, always dressed in jeans and black turtlenecks. See how you can simplify decision-making with
some simple hacks.
48. 8. Set SMART goals.
You can find yourself losing self-control if the task at hand seems unbearable. Setting actionable SMART goals can help
you avoid being overwhelmed. "SMART" goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound.
Setting achievable and realistic goals can help you build discipline to complete everyday tasks in both your personal
and professional life. Accomplishing your dreams, no matter the size, will result in higher motivation and increased self-
control moving forward.
The takeaway: Self-control can be improved. Figure out what motivates you the most, keep an eye on the big picture,
and establish SMART goals to reach key milestones. Maintain a healthy lifestyle with good sleep and some exercise.
When you learn how to have self-control, you'll find it much easier to go about your day-to-day life both personally and
professionally.