Goal Setting and Planning The Leadership Excellence Series Goal Setting and Planning 314

A goal is a specific objective you and your team must achieve. Definitions A goal is a specific objective you and your team must achieve. 1

A plan is the blueprint for achieving these goals. Definitions A plan is the blueprint for achieving these goals. 2

Characteristics of Goals Specific Measurable Action-oriented Realistic Time-bounded 3

Implementing Goals Involve team members in setting goals. Write each goal. Consider what you must do to achieve it. Regularly review progress. 4

Planning Process Planning: reinforces goals makes leaders more future-oriented enables leaders to coordinate decisions ensures efficient use of resources 5

Five Steps to Planning 1. Establish strategies. 2. Set a timetable. 3. Assign responsibilities. 4. Anticipate obstacles. 5. Modify the plan as necessary. 6

Involvement Participation allows team members to: exercise creative ability apply problem-solving skills increase commitment to achieve the established goals 7

The Distinguished Club Program The DCP enables the club to establish goals and develop a plan to achieve them. 8

Goal setting + planning = Conclusion Goal setting + planning = A successful leader 9