♫ They can’t put out my fire
I’ve got too much desire
I’m reaching for my goal.. ♫
Lyrics, music and recorded by Brian McKnight.
This is post of Beth Flynn’s Leadership Moments newsletter email from the Ohio State University Leadership Center. I thought these Ten Guidelines for Effective Goal Setting were particularly apt and have reposted it here (with permission):
- Effective goals are written.
- Effective goals are written in specific, measurable terms.
- Effective goals can be visualized.
- Effective goals are achievable.
- Effective goals have realistic deadlines.
- Effective goals are manageable.
- Effective goals are analyzed for their potential problems.
- Effective goals require action to eliminate or minimalize the consequences of potential problems.
- Effective goals include a regular review of progress.
- Effective goals yield rewards that are of value to you (Wilson & Dobson, 2008, p. 4-8).
From: Wilson, S. B. & Dobson, M.S.; 2008. Goal setting: how to create an action plan and achieve your goals. 2nd edition. New York: Amacom. Goal Setting is available on loan from the Ohio State University Leadership Center. To borrow this resource or any other resource, please go to the resource search page http://164.107.48.88/
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Hopefully these tips help you reach for your goals!