Duration
3.5 hours
Language of Delivery
Cantonese, English or Mandarin
Introduction
Setting clear and achievable goals is crucial for personal and professional success. This workshop equips participants with the frameworks, tools, and techniques to set SMART goals and effectively monitor progress, leading to greater team achievement.

Course Details
Objectives
- Define goal setting and understand its importance in personal and professional contexts.
- Learn to create SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
- Understand the process of monitoring progress towards goals and making necessary adjustments.
Methodology
This workshop employs an interactive and practical approach that includes:
- Concept Exploration:Â Defining goals and differentiating between short-term and long-term objectives.
- Framework Introduction:Â Providing an overview of common goal-setting methodologies (e.g., SMART, OKRs).
- SMART Goal Creation:Â Developing well-defined SMART goals through practical exercises.
- Monitoring Techniques:Â Introducing tools for tracking progress and evaluating results.
- Action Planning:Â Creating personalized action plans for achieving goals and seeking feedback.
Key Takeaways
- A solid understanding of the psychological benefits of goal setting.
- The ability to create SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
- Practical techniques for monitoring progress towards goals.
- Strategies for overcoming obstacles and maintaining motivation.
- A personal action plan outlining goals and steps to achieve them.
Agenda
- Introduction to Goal Setting
- Definition of goals and the difference between short-term and long-term goals.
- The psychological and motivational benefits of setting goals.
- Overview of common goal-setting frameworks (e.g., SMART, OKRs).
- Creating SMART Goals
- Detailed explanation of the SMART criteria.
- Examples of well-defined SMART goals versus vague goals.
- Monitoring Progress
- Importance of tracking progress towards goals.
- Tools and techniques for monitoring (e.g., journals, apps, checklists).
- Discussion on how to evaluate progress and when to adjust goals.
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Common challenges in goal setting and achievement.
- Strategies for overcoming obstacles and maintaining motivation.
- The role of accountability partners and support systems.
- Action Planning
- Participants create a personal action plan outlining their goals and steps to achieve them.
- Sharing action plans in small groups for feedback and support.
- Discussion on the importance of revisiting and revising goals regularly.
- Wrap-Up and Q&A
Target Participants
- Managers and Team Leaders who want to improve team performance through effective goal setting.
- Professionals seeking to achieve their personal and career objectives.
- Anyone interested in learning practical strategies for setting and achieving goals.
- Individuals seeking to enhance their time management and productivity skills.