October 2010 Melissa Boles Rachel Samuelson Goal Setting Workshop October 2010 Melissa Boles Rachel Samuelson

AGENDA Introduction Goal Setting Transitioning Closing Smart Goals Activity Transitioning Examples Closing

As a result of attending the GOAL Setting workshop students will: LEARNING OUTCOMES: As a result of attending the GOAL Setting workshop students will: Differentiate between effective and ineffective goals Apply effective goal setting to student organization Recognize the importance of an inclusive goal setting process View goal setting as an integral part of leadership Identify multiple strategies for measuring goal attainment

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

WHY is this important to do at this time? HOW are you going to do it? SPECIFIC Goals should be straight forward and emphasize what you want to happen. WHAT are you going to do? WHY is this important to do at this time? HOW are you going to do it? S M A R T

HOW will I know when it is accomplished? MEASURABLE Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. HOW much? HOW many? HOW will I know when it is accomplished? S M A R T

ATTAINABLE A goal needs to stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it and it will need a real commitment from you. DEVELOP a time frame LIST steps needed S M A R T

REALISTIC S M A R T Not a synonym for “easy”, but instead “do-able”. PUSH the skills and knowledge of the individuals working on the goal WHAT conditions would have to exist to accomplish this goal? S M A R T

TIMELY S M A R T A goal should be grounded within a time frame. SET a clear target to work towards DEVELOP timeline S M A R T

ACTIVITY: Set a goal MISSION The ONE Campaign’s mission is to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease in the poorest places on the planet, particularly in Africa. We hold world leaders to account for the commitments they’ve made to fight extreme poverty, and we campaign for better policies, increased and more effective aid, and trade reform. We also work closely with leaders in Africa to support greater democracy, accountability and transparency in how these resources are deployed.

GOAL: By December 1st, 2010, develop and implement a project that will showcase how ONE’s actions are affecting African countries on the ground, based on a week-long trip to Kenya.

Specific Topic of series Timeline Location Target audience Funding

Measurable Completed on December 1 (World AIDS Day) 50 students in attendance 1 event

Attainable Work 10 hours a week as Campus Outreach Ambassador Location available Advertising available Support system

Realistic Fits in my schedule Committed to the goal Resources available

Timely Related to World AIDS Day (December 1) Completed by finals week Event 14 weeks in to the term

STEPS 1) Research/secure funding 2) Schedule Space 3) Find club partners 4) Paperwork for event (food, decoration) 5) Prepare presentation on Kenya and its relation to World AIDS Day 6) Solicit/organize volunteers for event 7) Publicize event 8) Day of event 9) Event evaluation and thank yous

Review/Check Check in during weekly calls with Maisie (boss at ONE Campaign) Confirming with clubs, scheduler, etc. Follow a reverse timeline Complete evaluations/SWOT after event

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Effective vs. Ineffective Goals Partner Activity

Implementing Goal Setting in Your Organization How do you gather input and communicate to your leaders and members? Discussion

Goal Setting Activity Relate your goals to your student organization’s mission!

How to Measure Goal Attainment Check in! (Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly?) Keep Stats Reflect SWOT Assess

SWOT 25 attendees Strong presentation on Kenya STRENGTHS OF EVENT WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH THREATS CHANGES TO BE MADE 25 attendees Strong presentation on Kenya Good feedback from participants Students wanting to get involved based off of information at event Not enough advertising More assistance needed day-of Remembering serving utensils for food Work with more organizations on campus Tabling for local involvement opportunities for HIV/AIDS awareness Funding Involvement with ONE Campaign  

Sample Evaluation ONE Campaign at WSU Vancouver Evaluation of World AIDS Day Event (December 1, 2009 5:00 PM) Disagree Agree Has this event helped you to understand World AIDS Day 1 2 3 4 5 and how it affects all of us? If not, explain why. Did this event meet your expectations? 1 2 3 4 5 If not what was missing? I thought there should have been more information on AIDS in the United States, instead of focusing in Africa. What information was most helpful? The information about The ONE Campaign was great. How could we improve this event? More advertising and sooner! Comments: Thanks for sharing about your trip to Kenya!

Transition WHY? WHY NOW? Organizational growth Reflection Evaluation Improvement Start off well next year! WHY NOW? Materials need to be compiled starting NOW Preparation is key

START NOW! Information to gather: Utilize this checklist to lay the groundwork now for a successful transition to new officers later in the year. Information to gather: Organization history (partner with Advisor to extend beyond your viewpoint) Constitution, bylaws and other governing documents Mailing lists, email accounts, websites, social networking site details, listserves, community contacts Financial information such as accounts, fundraising information, and copies of receipts, etc… University and community member contact information Club policy and procedure Other____________________________________________________________

Information to keep record of during the year: Goals and objectives during the year Meeting agendas and minutes Calendars Event evaluations Detailed record of budget expenditures and revenue Other_______________________________________________________

QUESTIONS???

Thank you for coming!