Training purpose and objectives
To teach participants the process and methodology for setting individual and team work objectives.
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will be able to set work objectives which meet the rigorous criteria of the SMART framework. Using the “downscaling” approach they will be able to ensure the relevance of both their work activities and the work activities of their team members at all times.
They will achieve an enhanced understanding of their roles and responsibilities within the organisational structure and they will have determined the key result areas (KRAs) for their roles, providing focus on and prioritising their daily work activities.
Practical examples and exercises
“Real-life” materials are recommended to be used as a basis for the objective setting workshops. Participants will be asked, in advance, to prepare a set of SMART objectives for themselves and for one of their direct reports. This will provide the raw material for the learning exercise that will follow. The benefit of this approach is that it makes the learning relevant and immediately applicable in a real working environment for the participants.
Participant group size
For maximum effectiveness no more than 10 participants per workshop is recommended.
Indicative content
The workshop will open with a trainer input on the 7-element framework (of which setting SMART objectives is only one) for achieving personal effectiveness at work. The absolute necessity of introducing a “downscaling “ approach to the process will be illustrated, as it is only when individual work activities are visibly connected to and driven by the organisational strategic plan can we expect to achieve value-adding contributions from staff at an individual level.
Once the theoretical foundation has been established the training will continue in the form of a workshop where “real life “objectives, already prepared by the participants will be examined and worked through.
This practical aspect of the course is deemed essential. Setting SMART objectives is a skill that can only be learned by doing and through practice!
Duration
One day
Language
English
Price
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