Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Identify benefits, obstacles/solutions, specific steps, and support in the goal setting process.
• Select appropriate goal(s) and complete each step of the goal setting process.
• Identify obstacles and describe creative methods for overcoming or by-passing them.
• Describe a step-by-step plan for implementing goals.

• Describe all elements of the "SMART" goal setting process
• Develop an individual goal setting plan.
• Demonstrate techniques for overcoming obstacles.
• Create a step-by-step model for achieving goals including the target and review dates.
• Apply learned skills through an outside project.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Apply the five characteristics of the SMART process.
• Identify obstacles and develop steps for overcoming the obstacles
• Describe the essential characteristics for creating a positive goal setting environment
• Implement the steps for helping self or employees set realistic goals.
• Select members of a support system for encouragement.

CONCEPTS, THEMES, ISSUES
General Concepts
Creating a "vision" is the first step in successful goal setting. It is a learned process, to be taken in small steps help to ensure success.
Themes
Production goals and personal goals can both be achieved. Goals must be jointly developed, put in writing, and understood at all levels

Issues
Obstacles may occur; however, they can be overcome. Benefits must be important to the individual in order to achieve goals.