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Goal Setting and Getting Things Done

1 Day, 9:00-4:00, 6 Hours

Course Overview

Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This workshop will provide the knowledge and skills your participants need to complete more tasks, and get things done.

Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done workshop will cover strategies to help your participants deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in their professional and personal lives. Your participants will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive individuals.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives
  • Pre-Assignment
  • Action Plan

Module Two: Overcoming Procrastination (I)

  • Eat That Frog!
  • Just Do It
  • The 15 Minute Rule
  • Chop it Up
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three Overcoming Procrastination (II)

  • Remove Distractions
  • Start Small and Build
  • Reward Yourself
  • Set Realistic Deadlines
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Four P’s of Goals Setting

  • They Need to be Positive
  • They Need to be Personal
  • They Need to be Possible
  • They Need to be Prioritized
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Improving Motivation

  • Remember Peak Moments
  • Write Your Goals Down
  • Use Gamification
  • Track Your Progress
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Wise Time Management

  • Urgent/Important Matrix
  • The 80/20 Rule
  • Utilize a Calendar
  • Create a Ritual
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

 

Module Seven: Tips for Completing Tasks

  • One Minute Rule
  • Five Minute Rule
  • Break Up Large Tasks
  • Utilize Technology
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Increase Your Productivity

  • Repeat What Works
  • Get Faster
  • Remove “Should” from Your Dictionary
  • Build on Your Successes
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: To-Do List Characteristics

  • Focus on the Important
  • Chunk, Block, Tackle
  • Make It a Habit
  • Plan Ahead
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: SMART Goals

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Realistic
  • Timely
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Mistakes Will Happen

  • Accept It
  • Bouncing Back
  • Adapt and Learn from Them
  • If Needed, Ask for Help
  • Case Study
  • Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise
  • Review of Parking Lot
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-6 students $1650
7-12 students $2800
13-18 students $3500
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-6 students $1900
7-12 students $3050
13-18 students $3750

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee