An Intensive 3-day Training Course
Achieving Success Through Goal Setting & Planning
Course Introduction
The ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them is the single most important skill that you can develop as a manager, supervisor or team leader. Goals enable you and your team to focus on what is important. Every organisation has a strategic goal and a strategic plan to achieve them. Each business area should have a well-developed operational plan that will contribute to achieving the objectives set out in the strategic plan, and this online training course will give you the methods, tools and techniques that will enable you to achieve this with confidence.
This Achieving Success Through Goal Setting & Planning online training course will feature:
- Ensure your plans are consistent with the objectives of your area of responsibility
- Develop and assign objectives to people together with the required resources
- Win the support of key managers, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Manage the delivery of your plan so it achieves its overall objectives
- Evaluate the implementation of your plan and make recommendations for improvement
Objectives
- Prioritise objectives and plan work to make best use of time and resources
- Develop demanding but achievable objectives for yourself and others
- Understand how to create a sense of common purpose
- Determine how to balance agendas and build consensus
- Consider the impact of your own actions on others
By the end of this Achieving Success Through Goal Setting & Planning online training course, participants will be able to:
- Develop and assign SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time–bound) goals
- Analyse and manage risk - develop and plan for contingencies
- Apply the principles and methods of delegation
- Use resources effectively to achieve objectives
- Monitor and control operational plans to achieve their objectives
Training Methodology
This online training course will utilize a variety of proven online learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of any location of your choice.
Who Should Attend?
This Oxford Management Centre training course is designed for anyone who wants or needs to learn practical management tools and techniques that will assist them in setting goals and develop plans for their area of responsibility. It is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Middle managers
- Functional managers
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Those who wish to develop their goal-setting and planning skills
Course Outline
Day One
Developing Goals Aligned with the Overall Strategy
- Understanding your strategic context
- How to align your area of responsibility with the strategy
- Principles and methods of short to medium-term planning
- Developing and setting SMART objectives Involving others
- Balancing competing needs and interests
Day Two
Planning to Achieve the Goals
- Analysing your objectives
- Planning for success
- Risk management and contingency planning
- Knowing when to innovate and when to use proven approaches
- How to delegate without losing control
- Prioritisation tools and techniques
Day Three
Evaluating Performance and Planning to Achieve Continuous Improvement
- How to develop and use an evaluation framework
- Evaluating implementation
- Knowing when to improve the plan
- Identify good practice and areas for improvement
- Developing your goals and plans
- Presentations and feedback
Certificate
On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, we provide assistance in securing both hotel reservations & entry visa on all our international training venues, for delegates attending our training courses. For further information / assistance, please contact our Customer Service at:
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- E-mail: info@oxford-management.com
Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;
National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
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Oxford Management Centre reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.
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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.
While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.
Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.
Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.
Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you the following by e-mail:
- Registration Confirmation
- Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)
If you register online you will receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming your registration.
