1. Goal Setting Business Procedures

2. Why is goal setting important? They give us a sense of direction. They give us a sense of direction. They motivate us to achieve. They motivate us to achieve. They make us feel good about ourselves and what we do. They make us feel good about ourselves and what we do. They point out strengths. They point out strengths. They make us aware of our weaknesses. They make us aware of our weaknesses.

3. More… They help us visualize what is important, plan actions, and then a way to carry them out. They help us visualize what is important, plan actions, and then a way to carry them out. They help us make decisions. They help us make decisions. THEY MAKE US REPONSIBLE FOR OUR OWN LIVES – both success and failure. THEY MAKE US REPONSIBLE FOR OUR OWN LIVES – both success and failure.

4. Defining Goals = Priorities S pecific S pecific M easurable results M easurable results A ttainable A ttainable R ealistic R ealistic T arget for completion T arget for completion

5. Types of Goals Long Term Long Term Short Term Short Term

6. Long Term Time = More than a week Time = More than a week Usually LIFE CHANGING Usually LIFE CHANGING These goals are the “big picture” These goals are the “big picture” Examples Examples Going to college Going to college Getting a job Getting a job Having children Having children Traveling around the world Traveling around the world

7. Short Term Time = Less than a week Time = Less than a week “Stepping stones” to Long Term “Stepping stones” to Long Term Examples Examples Getting assignments finished Getting assignments finished Getting an internship over summer Getting an internship over summer Finding a date to prom Finding a date to prom Getting your passport Getting your passport

8. Timeline Activity Use the sheet attached Make long terms goals (for each) Make long terms goals (for each) Academic Academic Career Career Social Social Entertainment Entertainment Make short term goals to help you reach these long term goals Make short term goals to help you reach these long term goals Figure out how much time it will take to accomplish each Figure out how much time it will take to accomplish each

9. Workshop Planning Activity Things to include: Ice Breakers Ice Breakers “Get to know you” activities “Get to know you” activities Pretend it is a group of 50 Pretend it is a group of 50 Teambuilding Activities Teambuilding Activities 3 different types (that we have not done) 3 different types (that we have not done) Name the materials needed Name the materials needed Write directions for the leader Write directions for the leader Teamwork Quiz Teamwork Quiz Based on what you know about teamwork Based on what you know about teamwork Make it at least 10 questions Make it at least 10 questions