USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 1 Auxiliary Deck Plate Leadership Series Goal Setting USCG Leadership Competency: Leading Self: Accountability & Responsibility Learning Outcomes:  Describe seven ways for goal setting  Assess why total planning is essential to unit success How do you make change happen? More than that, how do you make the right change happen? When there is a gap between what is and what you want to be, how do you cross that gap? Every Flotilla and Division should plan. Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Overview of need  Planning is essential for every unit to foresee future events and plan to confront difficulties.  You should plan for 3 years in advance for flotillas and 5 years in advance for divisions.  Planning eliminates many “surprises” that occur if you do not plan.  These are seven steps for successful planning. USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 2 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

1. Ask what needs to be done You are making a contribution – but want are you to do? Work toward this goal – not your desires Determine outcomes (family, organization, community USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series3 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

2. Ask where can I contribute best Usually more than one good answer to what to plan for Choose one you are best suited to answer Other than in emergencies, don’t compromise USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series4 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

3. What are the constraints Ask last, after you get the “big” picture You will undoubtedly have to compromise Make compromises from ideal state USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series5 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

4. Aim High and Lead You are the leader Don’t jump on the bandwagon Don’t commit to mediocrity USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series6 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

5. Keep Goals Aligned Discipline is required Consider Auxiliary (and your) values as well as the mission Focus on the mission USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series7 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

6. Reconsider Selected Goal After accomplishing the goal Was it the right goal? The right priority? Reconsider priorities – things may have changed USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series8 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

7. Pursue Justice and Mercy Servant Leadership Set goals that best utilize your people USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series9 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

How is our Planning? Do we plan 3.5 years in advance? 1 year in advance? Why is this important? How can we improve? USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series10 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX