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Goals /
Michael Miles
Setting Professional Goals
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What we'll cover
- What are Goals
- Goal Writing Systems
- Developing Effective/Career Goals
- Achieving Your Goals
What are Goals
Goals are not defined by others
Goals are not a checklist
Goals are not pass/fail
Goals are how we prevent stagnation
Goals are how we grow and improve ourselves
Goals are how we learn what is important
Goal Systems
S.M.A.R.T Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Timely
S.M.A.R.T Goals do not mean small goals
S.M.A.R.T Goals can be broken down into steps
By March 24rd 2017, I am going to have practiced my goals presentation 4 times, so that I can present it at HackBeanpot with confidence.
By March 26th I am going to build a swear auto-correct chrome plugin, so that I gain a better understanding of javascript
By the September of 2017 I am going to have an established nightly study hour, so that I improve my study habits for Fall semester.
Writing a S.M.A.R.T Goal
By [ Date ] I am going to [ specific acomplishment ] so that [ desired outcome ].
D.U.M.B Goals
- Dream guided
- Uplifting
- Method Friendly
- Behavior driven
D.U.M.B Goals to not have to be accomplishable.
D.U.M.B Goals define where we want to go
"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth."
-John F. KennedyI will build the next Snapchat.
I will graduate at the top of my class.
Writing a D.U.M.B Goal
I will [ action/result ]
Developing Effective Goals
Step 1: Develop a D.U.M.B Goal
What is the single biggest thing you can imagine that will grow your career or change your life?
My D.U.M.B Goal
I will be an established global voice and leader in the Drupal and larger PHP community.
Step 2: Break D.U.M.B goal into S.M.A.R.T Goals
What steps are between you and reaching your goal?
Step 3: Orient with everyday life
Personal
By August 2017 I am going to produce and publish 26 podcast episodes on non-technical subjects, as a way to improve my conversation and speaking abilities.
Career
By May 2017 I am going to develop, write and submit an article to the Drupal Watchdog magazine, as a way to improve my writing abilities and outlet to get my name into publication.
Achieving Your Goals
Tell someone else
Do a little bit everyday
Redefine "Failure"
Review
- Goals are how you achieve personal growth
- Reach for the stars with a D.U.M.B goal
- S.M.A.R.T goals are the steps you take
- Take ownership of your goals
Resources
bit.ly/HackBeanGoals
This Presentation
bit.ly/DUMBgoals
How NOT to Set Goals by Brendon Burchard
bit.ly/TakePeople
Taking People With You by David Novak
developingup.com/1
Episode #1: Goals
Thank You!
Questions?
@mikemiles86