Decision Making and Goal Setting
Intermediate Goals
Goals that are to be achieved within 1-2 years
Long-term Goals
Goals that are to be achieved within 3 or more years
Short-term goals
Goals that are to be achieved within 3-6 months
Goal
Is something we want to achieve at any given point. It is a path or direction one intends to follow.
Decision Making
It is the process of making a choice between two or more alternatives. It is the desire to maximize positive outcomes and to minimize mistakes, to motivate individuals, and to make the best decision they can
Personal Goals
These are goals specifically for you ex: to buy my dream car
Reference Group
These are people who influence, guide or advice an individual
Academic Goals
These are your goals in school ex: to be an academic awardee
Familial Goals
These are your goals specifically for your parents siblings etc. ex: to bring my mom to her dream destination
Primary Goals
These are your major/prioritized goals in life
Secondary Goals
These are your minor goals in life
Attainable
What does A stand for in the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
Measurable
What does M stand for in the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
Realistic
What does R stand for in the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
Specific
What does S stand for in the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
Time-bound
What does T stand for in the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
Define the decision
What is Step 1 in the decision making process ?
Develop an action plan and implement it
What is step 5 in the decision making process?
Criteria for making a good decision
What is this list about ? - Personally acceptable - Quality - Flexibility - Clarity
The Decision Making Process
What is this process ? Step 1 - Define the decision Step 2 - Estimate the resources Step 3 - Consider alternatives Step 4 - Imagine the consequences of each alternative Step 5 - Develop an action plan and implement it Step 6 - Evaluate the decision
Goal Setting
Where do you use the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
Secondary reference group
people with whom contact is infrequent
Primary reference group
people with whom regular/frequent contact is present