...information on SMART goals from the following websites: http://www.101-smart-goals.com/smart-goals http://topachievement.com/smart.html http://www.goal-setting-guide.com/goal-setting-tutorials/smart-goal-setting Step 2: Determine one specific long-term career goal as well as two short-term goals that will assist you to meet that career goal. Fill out the template below then save the document. Post your assignment by clicking on the Submit Assignments link. Long Term Career Goal: Specific: What specifically do you want to accomplish? Measureable: How will you measure if you are successful? Attainable: What plan will you put in place to ensure you can attain your goal? Realistic: Are you both willing and able to do the work to achieve this goal? Timely: What is your timeframe for reaching this goal? Short Term Goal #1: Specific: What specifically do you want to accomplish? Measureable: How will you measure if you are successful? Attainable: What plan will you put in place to ensure you can attain your goal? Realistic: Are you both willing and able to do the work to achieve this goal? Timely: What is your timeframe for reaching this goal? Short-Term Goal #2: Specific: What specifically do you want to accomplish? Measureable: How will you measure if you are successful? Attainable: What plan will you put in place to ensure you can attain your goal? Realistic: Are you both willing and able to do the work to achieve this goal? Timely: What is your...
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...themselves in. In the first article we read named “The Smiling Professor”, Claudia Dreifus is interviewing a psychologist named Dan Gilbert. Dan Gilbert has spent his career studying the nature of human happiness. To many people Dan Gilbert is known as “Professor Happiness”. Throughout this interview Gilbert tends to refer to happiness as something that will happen to our future selves. When asked how predicting our feelings of future events could relate to understanding happiness Gilbert states “Because if we can’t predict how we’d react in the future, we can’t set realistic goals for ourselves or figure out how to reach to them”. Gilbert has provided one way we can attempt to reach happiness in the form of setting goals for ourselves. When setting goals for ourselves, we should make it realistic goals that we can achieve. Then with the achievement of those goals it will brings us happiness. Personal goals can be related to practically anything in our lives that is important to us, and most...
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...S.M.A.R.T Goals Name Institution Date List of financial goals i. Earn more money ii. Spend less money iii. Save more money for investment List of financial goals suing the SMART criteria i. Earn an extra $1000 every month by focusing on a promotion at my full-time job and grabbing a part-time job ii. Spend less money by cutting down my expenditures on shopping iii. Saving more for investment by allocating $500 from my earnings for savings The process of creating SMART goals changed the way I looked at my goals by ensuring that my financial goals are more specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. The process of creating SMART goals involve creating goals that are specific by stating exactly what one wish to accomplish with the money saved. The goals also have to be measurable by indicating the exact amount needed for accomplishing the goal (Scott, 2014). Attainable by identifying the steps needed for reaching the goal. The goal also has to be relevant by being meaningful and time-bound through indication of when the goal has to be met. Through the SMART criteria, one can be able to formulate a specific description of their idea by helping them to answer questions about what exactly...
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...Planning? 3 3. Personal Goals 4 3.1. What are SMART-Goals? 4 3.2. Goals which I set for myself 5 4. Developing Learning, Academic and Business Skills 5 4.1. Active Learning 6 4.2. Learning Styles 6 4.3. My strengths and weaknesses in learning 6 5. Personal Development Plan and completion of e-portfolio 7 5.1. My evidence so far 7 5.2. Employability 7 6. Conclusion 7 7. References 8 Introduction This report is going to highlight how important Personal Development Planning in an academic and professional environment is and the affects it will have on me during my university degree. Throughout this report I will be looking at the background knowledge I have of PDP and how I have developed my business and academic skills in my first trimester. PDP is extremely helpful in aiding you in developing skills you already possess or require when it becomes obligatory to be responsible for your own learning, your personal development and your advancement into the world of work. “The kind of jobs that most graduates want to enter requires a range of qualities and skills that take time, support and good planning to develop” (Cottrell, 2003) which is where PDP takes an important role in your learning process. PDP was introduced into universities in order to help students plan their short term and long term goals so that they can plan how to achieve them. PDP is the process of outlining your short term and long term goals and planning a structured way...
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...THEME: Goal Setting, Reflections and Self-Assessment Lesson: Setting SMART Career Goals Learning Outcomes ▪ Students will be able to identify career goals and develop action plans using the SMART goal setting process. Essential Question ▪ Do you have “SMART” career goals? Level ▪ Grade 12 Time ▪ 4 x 15 minutes Materials ▪ SMART Goals Handout ▪ Careers and Goal Setting Handout ▪ Setting Up Smart Goals Worksheet Procedure Lesson 1 – 15 minutes 1. Write essential question on the board. 2. Review the SMART goal setting acronym; ask students what each of the letters in the acronym represent. Review the S.M.A.R.T. principle to goal setting. (See SMART Goals Handout). Have students write examples of goals that follow the SMART goal principle. (See the blank area on the SMART Goals Handout, titled, “Your Example________________”). 3. Read through the “Tips to setting Effective Goals” on the SMART Goals Handout. Lesson 2 – 15 minutes 4. Briefly review the S.M.A.R.T. principle to goal setting (Once again, see the SMART Goals Handout). Handout Careers and Goal setting Handout. Have students complete this individually. 5. When students are finished the Career and Goal setting Handout, they will hare some of their goals with a partner or small group. Lesson 3 – 15 minutes 6. Ensure the students have complete the Career and Goal setting Handout. Give a few minutes to complete if needed. 7. Hand out Setting Up SMART Goals Worksheet...
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...come up with a solution. There are four options that must be viewed to reduce losses. First is the reduction of older plants. Second produce only practical small cars. Third focus on the international market where Ford has been very successful and reduces it present in North America. Fourth dump the Premium Automotive Group (week 4, nd). Ford should use the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely (Management, 2011, p.79). Let’s take a look at the second option and view it with the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines. Ford specific goal using this option would be producing practical small cars to reduce the revenue lost. The American people are becoming more conscience of the rising gas price environment. SUVs and large car increase the usage of gas causing an increase in out of the pocket expense for personal vehicle. It is a proven fact that SUVs and large car use more gas releasing harmful fumes which affects the air quality of the environment. This goal could be measured by tracking annual sales. Ford can attain this goal because the American people new focus on the raising gas prices and the need to cut back on expenses. A reduction in lost profits can be realistically reached by Ford Motor Company if they reduce the number of SUVs and large cars and...
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...Ethical Writing. The relationship between success and responsibility Regarding my knowledge of success, every actions and decisions I make is my responsibility because I decide how to spend my time. Success through personal responsibility one must take ownership of their goals and ambitions. By prioritizing task such as managing time, setting realistic goals and keeping healthy. Most of the professor always told their students that no matter what grade you are getting from this class, all that matter is to observe the lecture and to use it in the real world effectively. I am strongly agree with the professor point of views because it is important to understand the lecture and to use it in the real world. However, I want to add one thing that the professor left out. When you understand the lecture that's mean you will be able to use that knowledge in any kind of situation to solve problem. Therefore, by do well in the exam is one way to show you really understand the lecture and to be able to resolve the question. So my success for the next 12 weeks is to get an “A” in this course. As I mention earlier to be success you have to make your own decision. You cannot dependent upon other things to help you become successful like luck. There are two important things to help me success in this course. First, managing time wisely. For example, if you are taking 12 credits in a semester, you should allow 36 hours per week of studying. Study 36 hours per week outside of the classroom...
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...of the things you will want to learn along the way are how to set goals and achieve them, your personal learning style, and the writing process. With these skills you are on the right path to continuing your academic success. Creating educational and career goals and working to achieve them is essential to success. Without setting goals you can’t reach you destination because you don’t really have a clear path to follow to get there. It’s like driving in the dark with no headlights, you’re likely to crash. When you set a goal you have to work to achieve it, and this takes effort. In order to achieve long-term goals you will want to set short-term goals that lead up to it. By taking it one step at a time and putting in effort to achieve your short-term goals your long-term goals become realistic. One of my goals that I would like to accomplish is to save up and buy my own car. In order to achieve this goal I will have to make a few lifestyle changes, like for instance, stop eating takeout for dinner every night and put that money into a savings account. That money will add up quickly and I will be one step closer to buying my own car. This is something to keep in mind when you think and the importance or goals, “Mastering goal setting is a key to lifelong success and happiness. So set personal and organizational goals and track performance” (Tracy, B. 2001). “Your ability to set goals, make plans, and achieve goals is the "master skill" of personal and professional success. Making...
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...Operations and Production The goals and activities for the production and operations departments, provides an outline where the new employees can grow and develop, as well as providing guidance that will allow the employee to align with the expectations of the Atha Corporation. With the hiring of eighteen new employees, we must create an environment that will establish a set of goals and expectations, and also establish a plan for the employee’s development. Maintaining an environment of open discussions will also allow the team to grow and develop a solid foundation for future progress. The goals and expectations will be maintained through routine performance appraisals. Within these appraisals the company will provide feedback regarding the training and development needs of the employee. (Dubois, 2010)The Atha Corporation takes pride in the development of its employees and will identify areas in the employee’s performance that they will need to work on. Whether it be by setting new goals or even by allowing the employee to attend professional development activities. The main objective is to provide the appropriate environment for growth and development, with emphasis on maintaining the employment relationship. Our goal structure will be based on the SMART guidelines. These goals will provide the employee with the direction that their efforts should be driven towards. (Austin Community College, 2007) Specific- the goals that are given to the employees will be clear...
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...Running head: LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE 1 PSY 202 Tykerra Cox Prof. Donn Leiske August 18, 2014 LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE 2 The three personal, professional and academic goals I chose for my major field of study was to buy a house, become a human resource manager and graduate from Ashford University with my Bachelor’s degree on Business Administration. S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined as one that is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. Specific: Goals should be simplistically written and clearly define what you are going to do. Measurable: Goals should be measurable so that you have tangible evidence that you have accomplished the goal. Attainable: Goals should be achievable. They should stretch you slightly so you feel challenged, but defined well enough so that you can achieve them. You must possess the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities needed to achieve the goal. Realistic: Goals should measure outcome, not activities. Time-Bound: Goals should be linked to a time frame that creates a practical sense of urgency, or results in tension between the current reality and the vision of the goal. Without such tension, the goal is unlikely to produce a relevant outcome. Accountability Plan: 1. What are my goals? My goals are to buy a new home, become a human resource manager and graduate Ashford University with my bachelor’s degree. 2. I am responsible for meeting all requirements, doing all assignments to maintain good grades, having...
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... Once short term goals are established, long term goals and plans can then be executed. Only after a thorough review of operations can reorganization occur. All departments of an organization will have to be brought on board to maintain consistency and growth. The key to positive growth and over all welfare of this company will be found in training. This training must be realistic and challenging in order to promote team work and confidence. As with any change to an organization, there will be numerous challenges. The first step before executing any short or long term goals must be to gain a deep understanding of each division of Toyota's Quality Control Department. With that goal in mind during the first quarter approximately one week will be spent with each department. During this time a deep review of operations will be conducted. This review will include an open form for questions and answers between management and employee. This sensing session will open a path of communication and allow employees a forum to express concerns and issues with Toyota. In addition to a review of each department, daily synchronization meets will be held between the department heads and myself. These meeting will be approximately 30 minutes but no longer than an hour. The intent is to insure everyone is on the same page and knows what each department is focusing on that day. In addition to daily meetings one weekly meeting will be held Thursday afternoon to insure goals and deadlines are...
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...PROJECT- TEAM DEVELOPMENT A Team is a group of people who work together and are collectively responsible and accountable for a defined task/s. Teams normally have members with complementary skills which, when appropriately harnessed, allow each team member to maximise their strengths and minimise their weaknesses, thus generating synergy through a co ordinate effort. As the new team member and leader at the jewellers firm my first task would be discovering the already established team roles an dynamics and determining where I can fit into it all as well as what and whose roles may need to be altered. For teams to work well together they need to have; high levels of trust between members, they need to work together to achieve greater results than any individual, have string shared leadership within the group, demonstrate support for other team members and individuals within the organisation, and regularly monitor, evaluate and review performance as an aid to improvement. These skills will need to be introduced to the team at an early stage so team dynamics can be established. It is clear that the senior management has noticed the team struggling with their day to day tasks and communication is strained. In order for the team to move forward and progress team development will need to occur. In this stage the team will go through 4 development stages; Forming- Teams are undeveloped and need to create an identity. Storming- As members come to know each other they question and...
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...University of Phoenix Material Goal Setting and Time Management Worksheet Using the information from the Goal Setting and Motivation and the Time Management interactive presentations, respond to the following three questions: 1. Describe your time management plan to complete weekly assignments and participation goals. What specific days have you set aside for these activities? Your response must be between 50 and 75 words. My plan is to always start on day 1 which is Tuesday, I will put aside 3 hours that night 1 hour to review everything and 2 hours to start working on my assignments and discussions. On Friday I will log on and work for 3 to 4 hours on my lessons and participation. On Saturday I will work for 4 to 5 hours finishing my lessons for the week, doing my discussions, and lastly reviewing what I have learned this week. 2. What is your time management plan to balance your academic, personal, and professional responsibilities? Your response must be between 50 and 75 words. I am a very busy person so I have made a tight plan to fit everything in. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday I will focus on work because I don’t get off until 5 o’clock in the evening and I have to pick my son up and focus on being a mom until bedtime. On Tuesdays I work until 3 o’clock in the afternoon so I will be able to be a mom and fit time in for my academics. Friday the same thing I work until 3 o’clock and my son is away on the weekends so I can fit in time on Saturday as well...
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...Goal Setting and Time Management Worksheet Using the information from the Goal Setting and Motivation and the Time Management interactive presentations, respond to the following three questions: 1. Describe your time management plan to complete weekly assignments and participation goals. What specific days have you set aside for these activities? Your response must be between 50 and 75 words. I have chosen to log in daily to keep on top of things. That way if in the event I am unable to log in then I will not be short days. Also, I try to work on my assignmens daily. I have found this to work better for me. I do not like to wait until the last minute to complete anything. If I start on an assignement early then I have all week to work on it a little at a time. This gives me plenty of time to go over the assignement and to check for errors. Which works best for me and my schedule. 2. What is your time management plan to balance your academic, personal, and professional responsibilities? Your response must be between 50 and 75 words. My time management plan that I have put in place for myself is to work on school during lunch and when all work is complete at work. I will finish assignments. Weekends are normally busy around my house so I try to get everything completed before Friday. With having a son that is in school, I find it hard at times to do my work in evenings as well. If I do school assignments at home I try and wait until my son is asleep. This allows...
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...I. Introduction: Growing up less affluent, I have always set goals for myself. Not long term goals because being modest long-term goals were unimaginable. I had to focus on today’s goals which were attainable. Mother always told me that competition is the key to success. Will, held on to that belief until I got older and needed to rely on goals rather competition. Competition can only carry you to a certain point; however, goal setting is for a lifetime. II. Thesis Statement: Goals setting is a greater predictor of academic success than competition, goals provide a sense of purpose because it gives direction and increases motivation. III. Goals provide a sense of purpose A. Hewerton states that A goal is something we strive for that should be aligned with our purpose and striving for our goal will help us accomplish our purpose (Roxi Hewertson, 2014). B. Finding purpose gives us a passionate reason to follow our goal sets. C. Setting goals with a purpose provide meaning otherwise it just a plan. IV. Goals increase motivation Your motivation is your desire to do something. It is your compass to scribing for your Effective goal setting begins with the characteristics SMART. A. Set specific goals: First you most ask what it is you want to accomplish i.e. Finish college- Then my particular goal with be to finish college. B. Set measurable goals: You should see progress. Such as completing my first online class. Each milestone will give...
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