Tips on Goal setting .......

                                      SETTING GOALS EFFECTIVELY

The way in which goals are set strongly affects the effectiveness of it.

The following points should be kept in mind while preparing for goal setting :

• Positive Statement :   Goals should be expressed positively

• Be Precise :   Set a precise goals, putting in dates, periods so that achievement can be measured, then you will know the exact goal to be achieved.

• Set Priorities :  where there are several goals,  priorities them.   This helps to avoid feeling confused by too many goals, and helps to direct your attention to the most important ones.

• Write down goals to avoid confusion and given them more force.

• General principles for goal setting:

  Set Specific Goals:

 Set specific, measurable goals. If you consistently fail to meet a measurable goals, then you can adjust it or analyse the reason for failure and take appropriate action to improve skills.

Insufficient Information:

Be clear , or have sufficient information of what you are trying to achieve and of the skills and knowledge to be acquired for the achievement of the goals.

Set goals that raise your average performance and make it more consistent.

Fear of failure :   

Have no fear of failure. While identifying your goals and even if you are not able to achieve it, you should be satisfied for at least making an attempt and perhaps achieve it during the next review after knowing the factors that have not helped you to attain them. This will then increase your self – confidence and help you to take bigger risks.

When you are thinking about how to achieve goals, asking the following questions can help you to focus on the sub- goals that leads to their achievement:

•     What skills do I need to achieve this?
•     What information and knowledge do I need?
•   What help, assistance, or collaboration do I need?
•    What resources do I need?
•    What can block progress?
•    Am I making any assumptions?
•    Is there a better way of doing thing