Looking Forward to the Future
Running head: LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
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PSY 202
Tykerra Cox
Prof. Donn Leiske
August 18, 2014
LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
The three personal, professional and academic goals I chose for my major field of study was to buy a house, become a human resource manager and graduate from Ashford University with my
Bachelor’s degree on Business Administration.
S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined as one that is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound.
Specific: Goals should be simplistically written and clearly define what you are going to do.
Measurable: Goals should be measurable so that you have tangible evidence that you have accomplished the goal.
Attainable: Goals should be achievable. They should stretch you slightly so you feel challenged, but defined well enough so that you can achieve them. You must possess the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities needed to achieve the goal.
Realistic: Goals should measure outcome, not activities.
Time-Bound: Goals should be linked to a time frame that creates a practical sense of urgency, or results in tension between the current reality and the vision of the goal.
Without such tension, the goal is unlikely to produce a relevant outcome.
Accountability Plan:
1. What are my goals? My goals are to buy a new home, become a human resource manager and graduate Ashford University with my bachelor’s degree.
2. I am responsible for meeting all requirements, doing all assignments to maintain good grades, having the closing cost on my new home and any other documents that may be needed.
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3. I will make sure I have everyone involved that’s needed to achieve my goals as well as supporting documents.
4. My deadlines within the next year for buying my new home and the next two years for graduating Ashford University and becoming a human resource.
5. I will be the leader in making sure all the work is being done in
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PSY 202
Tykerra Cox
Prof. Donn Leiske
August 18, 2014
LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
The three personal, professional and academic goals I chose for my major field of study was to buy a house, become a human resource manager and graduate from Ashford University with my
Bachelor’s degree on Business Administration.
S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined as one that is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound.
Specific: Goals should be simplistically written and clearly define what you are going to do.
Measurable: Goals should be measurable so that you have tangible evidence that you have accomplished the goal.
Attainable: Goals should be achievable. They should stretch you slightly so you feel challenged, but defined well enough so that you can achieve them. You must possess the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities needed to achieve the goal.
Realistic: Goals should measure outcome, not activities.
Time-Bound: Goals should be linked to a time frame that creates a practical sense of urgency, or results in tension between the current reality and the vision of the goal.
Without such tension, the goal is unlikely to produce a relevant outcome.
Accountability Plan:
1. What are my goals? My goals are to buy a new home, become a human resource manager and graduate Ashford University with my bachelor’s degree.
2. I am responsible for meeting all requirements, doing all assignments to maintain good grades, having the closing cost on my new home and any other documents that may be needed.
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3. I will make sure I have everyone involved that’s needed to achieve my goals as well as supporting documents.
4. My deadlines within the next year for buying my new home and the next two years for graduating Ashford University and becoming a human resource.
5. I will be the leader in making sure all the work is being done in
References: Mossler, R.A. (2013). Adult Development and Learning Mac Leod March/April 2013, Volume 38 issue 2. 4