Course aims
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done e-learning course covers strategies to help you overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal lives. Participants will learn the goal setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive individuals.
Course objectives
The objectives of this Goal Setting and Getting Things Done online course are to:
- Overcome procrastination
- Manage time effectively
- Accomplish important tasks
- Self-motivate
- Create SMART goals
What’s covered in this course?
This online Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course covers the following:
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Action Plans and Evaluations
Module Two: Overcoming Procrastination (I)
- Eat That Frog!
- Just Do It
- The 15 Minute Rule
- Chop it Up
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three Overcoming Procrastination (II)
- Remove Distractions
- Start Small and Build
- Reward Yourself
- Set Realistic Deadlines
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Four P’s of Goals Setting
- They Need to be Positive
- They Need to be Personal
- They Need to be Possible
- They Need to be Prioritized
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Improving Motivation
- Remember Peak Moments
- Write Your Goals Down
- Use Gamification
- Track Your Progress
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Six: Wise Time Management
- Urgent/Important Matrix
- The 80/20 Rule
- Utilize a Calendar
- Create a Ritual
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Tips for Completing Tasks
- One Minute Rule
- Five Minute Rule
- Break Up Large Tasks
- Utilize Technology
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Increase Your Productivity
- Repeat What Works
- Get Faster
- Remove “Should” from Your Dictionary
- Build on Your Successes
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: To Do List Characteristics
- Focus on the Important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make It a Habit
- Plan Ahead
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: SMART Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Mistakes Will Happen
- Accept It
- Bouncing Back
- Adapt and Learn from Them
- If Needed, Ask for Help
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
What is goal setting?
"Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future, and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life"
Why choose our online training courses?
All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 4-6 hours recommended study time
- 1 year access to course & learning materials
- Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
- Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
- Additional references and downloadable materials available
Course accreditation
The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Goal Setting and Getting Things Done - Online Training Course & Certification – CPD Accredited
