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

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

3. 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

4. Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Specific
Topic of series
Timeline
Location
Target audience
Funding

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

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

15. Realistic Fits in my schedule Committed to the goal
Resources available

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

20. Effective vs. Ineffective Goals
Partner Activity

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

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

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

24. 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

25. Sample Evaluation ONE Campaign at WSU Vancouver
Evaluation of World AIDS Day Event (December 1, :00 PM)
Disagree Agree
Has this event helped you to understand World AIDS Day
and how it affects all of us?
If not, explain why.
Did this event meet your expectations?
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!

26. 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

27. 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, 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____________________________________________________________

28. 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_______________________________________________________

29. QUESTIONS???

30. Thank you for coming!