Goal Setting and Decision Analysis

Overview Advantages of Setting Goals Criteria for Effective Goals Decision Analysis Model “SMART” Goals

Advantages of Setting Goals Improves coordination of effort Improves coordination of effort Helps manage time by avoiding wasted effort Helps manage time by avoiding wasted effort Improves group communication Improves group communication Provides a sound basis for appraisal and development Provides a sound basis for appraisal and development Allows for increased objectivity and visibility Allows for increased objectivity and visibility Improves understanding and performance Improves understanding and performance Helps us recognize the needs of the individual Helps us recognize the needs of the individual Accomplishing a goal is rewarding and fulfilling Accomplishing a goal is rewarding and fulfilling

Criteria for Effective Goals Specific Specific Observable Observable Attainable Attainable Require Commitment Require Commitment Require Feedback Require Feedback

Decision Analysis Model Mission Statement ObjectivesAlternativesConsequences

Decision Analysis Model Mission Statement –Provides the boundaries for an organization’s focus –Provides focus for everything else –Identifies level for decisions –Importance to goal accomplishment? –Impact if left out?

Decision Analysis Model Objectives –Specific things required to reach the goal –Establish criteria for the decision –Importance to goal accomplishment? –Serve as guides for action and as starting points for more specific and detailed objectives in the organization.

Decision Analysis Model Classify objectives into: –Musts –Wants MUSTS WANTS WANTS

Decision Analysis Model Objectives are: –Required for goal accomplishment –Measurable –Example: If at least two years of experience are required for a job, no one with less is considered

Decision Analysis Model “Want” objectives: –Are desirable, but are not required –Can be measurable, but don’t have to be

Decision Analysis Model Review all objectives for: –Loaded objectives –Too many from one source Single person, group, or department

Decision Analysis Model Alternatives Generated by: Brainstorming Customer comments Needs Employee suggestions

Decision Analysis Model Evaluate alternatives and: –Reject all that do not meet a “must” –Don’t waste time on bad alternatives

Decision Analysis Model Consider the consequences –Past lessons? –Are there any risks? –Other factors?

Decision Analysis Model Watch for factors that can flaw the process –Personal values –Not being realistic –Hidden agendas –False data

“SMART” Goals Specific Specific Measurable Measurable Action Oriented Action Oriented Realistic Realistic Timely

Summary Advantages of Setting Goals Criteria for Effective Goals Decision Analysis Model “SMART” Goals

Your Mission Determine and Publish Unit Goals –To be completed no later than 1 Oct 07 –Must cover important areas for AFJROTC AcademicsDrill Physical Fitness RecruitingRetentionFund-Raising Community/School Service

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