Continuous Improvement Cycle – it never stops! Goal Setting, Feedback and Self Assessment – Season Planning Simon Taufel

Review current position 1. Planning (Exercise) Where am I now? Where do I want to get to? How will I get there? Why have I accepted the invitation to come here and what do I want to get out of this session? Simon Taufel

Review current position 2. Skill development / self evaluation Officiating skills Physical skills Mental Skills Personal Skills We will revisit Goals and how to set them. As you will see, feedback, self assessment and Goals are all important elements in the Continuous Improvement Cycle. Simon Taufel

Exercise Asking yourself the hard questions Simon Taufel

Continuous Improvement Cycle Planning Goals / Preparation Performance Feedback / Self Assessment Simon Taufel

Goal Setting What are the key elements to Goal Setting? Goals need to be…. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely Meaningful (S.M.A.R.T + one!) Simon Taufel

Goal Setting 1. What you want? KNOW 2. How to get it? 4. What price are you prepared to pay? 2. How to get it? 3. When do you want it by? Simon Taufel

Goal Setting Recommend concentrating on SHORT TERM goals as they will give you more Confidence, Feedback and Pride in accomplishment. Goals need to be visible – written down and displayed. They are constant reminders of what you want to achieve. Where could your goals be displayed? Fridge Study Back of toilet door Simon Taufel

Goal Setting Display goals wherever you frequently go or see. Who will I need to help me achieve my goals? Coach Family Partner Boss Very important to discuss your goals with the people who you need to support you. Simon Taufel

Goal Setting Goals are your stepping stones to success – they should provide a clear pathway. Goals once recorded and reviewed, provide the brain with a “blueprint” for action. Reward yourself when you achieve each goal – it’s VERY important. How do we know when we achieve our goals? 1. Feedback 2. Self Assessment The two are important on their own but are more powerful when used together. Simon Taufel

Feedback Everyone wants feedback on performance – given. You need to be prepared to accept the negative feedback with the positive and use the negative as a motivator to work harder. Never fall into the trap of focussing on the person delivering the message rather than the message itself! Seek feedback specific to your goals – anything else may be a distraction. Simon Taufel

Feedback Ask specific questions about your performance in order to get specific responses that you can work with. Where can I get feedback from? Officiating Coach Officiating Manager On field partner(s) TV match official / observer Mentor Trusted colleagues Simon Taufel

Feedback Sources not recommended for feedback… Why? Media Players Captains Club coaches Spectators Why? Their independence and quality of information may be questionable. Simon Taufel

Feedback Depending on your goals / objectives, the timing of constructive feedback may be critical. Get it before your next training session or match if possible. Short term goals require more timely feedback in order to better monitor progress. What feedback do I keep and what should I throw away? Simon Taufel

Feedback Some tips… Look at the source…is it credible? What is the message…does it make sense? Is it applicable to you? What was the motivation in providing feedback to you? Is the person really trying to help you? Simon Taufel

Feedback How do I use “good” feedback? Can I get more information to better understand the comment or what it means? (eg. Video, other people). What contributed to this happening? How could I fix the problem? Write some thoughts / action plan / goal. Test your response of feedback with Coach or trusted person for their opinion. Make a commitment to doing something positive. Simon Taufel

Self Assessment What are the critical elements to Self Assessment? 1. Honesty 2. Completeness of “brain dump” 3. Relevance to your goals 4. Timeliness 5. Comparison with feedback 6. Comparison / update with goals 7. Discipline (always do one and refer back to it) Practice self assessment routine after every match – will assist with match “closure”. Simon Taufel

Developing a Season Plan Take time out to develop a season plan. Ask yourself the following – Where am I now? (Strengths / weaknesses) Where do I want to get to? (Goals – short term and long term) How will I get there? (Short term goals and planning) Simon Taufel

Developing a Season Plan Critical elements to an effective season plan List strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats Identify short term and long term goals Identify how you plan to get there (what are you prepared to sacrifice and put in?) Be specific about your stepping stones Practical exercise. Season Planner to complete. Simon Taufel

6 Qualities of Highly Successful People Deep clarity – goals and objectives written Sequence accountability – stepping stones and bit sized chunks Focus – no distractions / consistent habits to goals Regular rewarding – reward self promises / celebrate success along the way Constant improving – every day presents opportunities Use setbacks – setbacks are part of improvement Simon Taufel

Thoughts to leave you with Positive thinking – see your goals happening Learn from what doesn’t work Run towards your fears Work on yourself every day – never give up. We are all a work in progress There is no finish line to excellence or in the continuous improvement cycle! Simon Taufel