GOAL SETTING, PLANNING, AND DECISION-MAKING

TRAINING OVERVIEW

The “Goal Setting, Planning & Decision-Making” Training by DixonTech is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with the skills and strategies necessary to set meaningful goals, create actionable plans, and make effective decisions. In today's fast-paced and competitive business environment, the ability to establish clear objectives, develop systematic plans, and make sound decisions is essential for success. This training provides practical guidance on goal setting techniques, strategic planning processes, and decision-making frameworks to empower participants to achieve their personal and professional aspirations. Through a combination of interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain insights into best practices and develop the confidence and competence to navigate complex challenges and achieve their desired outcomes.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Create goals that will actually be done
• Achieving results through the power of planning
• Getting things done – time and task management
• Decision-making – tools, techniques, and psychology
• Leadership and communication at work

By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to

• Articulate clear and meaningful goals that align with their personal and professional aspirations.
• Develop comprehensive plans that outline the necessary steps to achieve their goals, considering resources, timelines, and potential obstacles.
• Employ effective decision-making frameworks to make informed and strategic choices in both professional and personal contexts.
• Apply goal-setting techniques, planning strategies, and decision-making skills to navigate complex challenges and achieve desired outcomes.
• Adapt their goal-setting, planning, and decision-making approaches to different situations and environments, enhancing their versatility and adaptability.
• Evaluate their progress towards goals, adjust plans as needed, and maintain momentum towards success. Problem-solving techniques and creative thinking.

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Professionals at all career stages seeking to enhance their goal-setting, planning, and decision-making skills to achieve greater success in their personal and professional lives.
• Managers and team leaders aim to improve team productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness through strategic goal setting, planning, and decision-making.
• Individuals looking to advance their careers by developing a clear vision, setting achievable goals, and making strategic decisions to propel their growth and development.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to enhance their business strategy, optimize resource allocation, and make informed decisions to drive business success.
• Anyone looking to improve their ability to set meaningful goals, develop effective plans, and make confident decisions to achieve their desired outcomes.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The “Goal Setting, Planning & Decision-Making” Training by DixonTech adopts an experiential and participatory methodology to facilitate effective learning and skill development. Through a blend of interactive lectures, group discussions, role-playing exercises, and hands-on activities, participants are actively engaged in the learning process. Facilitators provide personalized guidance and feedback, allowing participants to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios relevant to their roles. Emphasis is placed on practical application, with participants encouraged to develop actionable plans and make decisions in simulated environments. By fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, this methodology ensures that participants not only understand the principles of goal setting, planning, and decision-making but also gain the practical skills and confidence to apply them effectively in their personal and professional lives.

DAY ONE:

CREATE GOALS THAT ACTUALLY GET DONE

• Macro and Micro Thinking: Getting clear about your purpose, vision, mission, values, goals, and tasks and activities
• The power of visioning and visualisation in setting and achieving goals
• Harnessing the power of the subconscious mind, beliefs, attitudes, and habits in goal setting
• SMART Goals, HARD Goals or BHAG Goals, which one is right for you and your team
• Strategic, Tactical and Operational Goal Setting in the Organisation
• Management by Objectives – The pros and cons

DAY TWO:

ACHIEVING RESULTS THROUGH THE POWER OF PLANNING

• The many benefits of planning
• Using mind-mapping for creative and logical thinking and project planning
• Best practices and technologies for project planning and communication
• Traditional planning vs new workplace planning
• Single use plans, standing plans, contingency, and crisis plans
• Daily, short-term, midterm and long-term planning

 DAY THREE:

GETTING THINGS DONE – TIME AND TASK MANAGEMENT

• Working smarter rather than harder through leveraging your time
• Curing ‘last-minute-itis’ and creating good daily work habits
• Prioritising, organizing and scheduling your work
• Time Management secrets to adopt and time wasters to avoid
• The 10 natural laws of successful time management
• Best time management tools and technologies available

DAY FOUR:

DECISION-MAKING – TOOLS, TECHNIQUES, AND PSYCHOLOGY

• The art and science of good decisions
• Personality types and how they decide – Strengths and Weaknesses
• Best traits of an effective decision maker
• Decision-making pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Logical and intuitive decision-making tools
• Creativity and problem-solving tools

DAY FIVE:

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION AT WORK

• Empowered delegation – Balancing task and team
• Leadership styles for the new workplace
• Leading a team through times of change
• Inspiring others – The art of persuasive presentations
• Communication and emotional intelligence at work
• Summary and action planning from the week’s course