Define your direction
Clarify what success means to you and express it through a personal vision.
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Leadership
Goal Setting
Get clear on where you want to go—and build a practical plan for getting there.
Meaningful goals begin with an honest view of where you are today and a clear picture of the future you want. Build a personal vision, turn it into achievable goals, and create the accountability needed to keep moving.
- Define a useful personal vision.
- Turn priorities into realistic goals.
- Build a plan and accountability structure.
Course providerProfessional Leadership Institute
Course structure5 modules + introduction and wrap-up
Course focusVision. Planning. Accountability.
Bring your learning to work
Give your goals a clear direction.
For individuals and teams who want to connect long-term direction with practical, achievable next steps.
Assess where you are
Reflect on your current position, priorities and the progress you have already made.
Build a practical plan
Translate your vision into short- and long-term goals with useful actions.
Create accountability
Choose a structure that helps you follow through and adjust as circumstances change.
Your course at a glance
What you’ll learn
Curriculum shown directly from this course in Thinkific.
START Introduction
- Before You Begin
- Downloads: Resources Available to Print
- WelcomeFree preview
- Download: Personal Plan Cheat Sheet
01 Module 1: Why Make a Personal Plan
- Module 1 IntroductionFree preview
- All Things Are Created TwiceFree preview
- Harvard StudyFree preview
- Module 1 Quiz
02 Module 2: How to Write a Vision Statement
- Module 2 IntroductionFree preview
- What is Success?Free preview
- Vision vs. MotivationFree preview
- Downloads: Personal One-Page Plan, Worksheet 1 - Where Am I in 10 years? Free preview
- Module 2 Quiz
03 Module 3: How to Evaluate
- Module 3 Introduction
- Make a List of 'Proud Of's'
- Download: Worksheet 2 - Assess Where You Are Now
- Before You Start Writing Your Personal Vision
- Reading: Michael Schumacher
- Writing the Vision Statement
- Module 3 Quiz
04 Module 4: How to Write a Plan
- Module 4 Introduction
- What are Core Values?
- How to Build 1-& 5-Year Goals
- Module 4 Quiz
05 Module 5: Building an Accountability Structure
- Module 5 Introduction
- Download: Worksheet 3 - My Vision and Goals
- Vision Accountability
- Peer Coaching
- Module 5 Quiz
FINISH Wrap-up
- Final Test
- Optional Reading
- Downloads: Facilitator's Guide
- Downloads: Resources Available to Print
Before you begin
Good to know
Who is this course for?
For individuals and teams who want to connect long-term direction with practical, achievable next steps.
How long does it take?
Plan for approximately 1 hour. The course is self-paced, so you can work through it around your schedule.
Do I need previous experience?
No. Bring a goal, challenge or area of life you would like to improve; the course supplies the planning process.
What is included?
The course includes online lessons, quizzes, downloadable resources and a Certificate of Achievement.
Goal setting
Move from a good intention to a plan you can follow.
Set a direction, choose achievable goals and put accountability behind the work that matters.
Course price$149.00
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