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Now let’s look at how the goal example was put together.
1 – General review
Go through each of the SMART
characteristics and see if they fit with the example plan.
1) Is it Specific? – Yes, the goal relates to a specific
race.
2) Is it Measurable? – Yes, and have selected the measurement
system and a range of
outcomes
3) Is it Achievable? – Yes, I have run marathons
before and have a reasonable personal best time, and am confident
I can achieve it again.
4) Is it Relevant? – Yes, it motivates me to go out and
train regularly, keeping me fit and providing relaxation.
5) Is it Time-bound? – Yes, the actual race date is included
and each task has been scheduled to fit into the run-up to the date.
2 - Self assessment of tasks and link to personal development plan
I have assessed each task to establish if I am high or low skill or
will, and will use this information to create a supporting personal
development plan to close any gaps in ability (skill) or enthusiasm
(will). Let’s look at each task and self
assessment in turn.
Write up training schedule. I previously made up my own training
plans and recognise I am not an expert in this field, therefore I
have low skill. I am hugely motivated to get this plan right, therefore
I have high will. To address the skills gap, I will get help from
a local athletics team to plan my training.
Follow training schedule. I have followed training plans before
and understand their importance, therefore I am high skill. I am nervous
about running on my own, especially in the winter, so I am low will.
Need to do something that will increase my confidence.
Get diet advice and re-stock kitchen cupboards with appropriate
food. I have never thought about my diet and running before and
don’t know where to start, therefore am low skill. I love all
kinds of food and suspect I may have to stop eating some of my favourites,
therefore am low will.
Run half marathon. I have run this race before, therefore high
skill. I know it’s a great course and my race time will be a
good indication of how well my training is going, so am high will.
No worries!
Enrol in the London marathon. I have done this before and know
I am good at organising myself so am high skill and will. I have included
the task as a reminder, as not enrolling would mean I couldn’t
run and the whole goal would be affected. In business terms this would
be called a “milestone”.
Run the London marathon. I have not assessed this task, as
it is the main goal.
Next, Personal
Development Requirements
