Goal Setting, Planning & Decision Making
Management & Leadership
Introduction
Goal Setting, Planning & Decision-Making
Training Course is essential for professionals aiming to translate ambitions
into measurable results. Research shows that writing down goals increases the
chances of achieving them by over 50%, yet many individuals and teams struggle
with defining, prioritizing, and executing objectives. Without structured
planning and effective decision-making, even the most promising goals remain
unfulfilled.
This course offers a practical
step-by-step approach to converting big-picture thinking into clear, actionable
strategies. Participants will learn how to set measurable goals, create work
plans, and manage time efficiently, ensuring personal and team success. The
training also equips learners with proven decision-making techniques, enabling
them to lead confidently, manage priorities, and solve problems under pressure.
Delivered through interactive
workshops, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, this training
course helps participants build the mindset and skills required to plan
strategically, make better decisions, and drive performance. With a strong focus
on leadership, delegation, and emotional intelligence, this course prepares
professionals to work smarter, communicate better, and lead teams more
effectively.
Objectives
By the end of this Goal Setting,
Planning & Decision-Making Training Course, participants will be able to:
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Develop and refine goal-setting
strategies to enhance productivity and personal success.
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Use structured planning tools to
create effective work strategies for individuals and teams.
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Improve time management skills to
balance priorities and optimize efficiency.
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Apply critical thinking and
decision-making techniques to solve problems under pressure.
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Delegate effectively to maximize
team potential and achieve organizational objectives.
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Utilize interpersonal and emotional
intelligence to foster teamwork and collaboration.
Course Outline
Day One: Create Goals That Actually Get Done
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Macro and Micro Thinking: Getting
clear about your purpose, vision, mission, values, goals and tasks and
activities
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The power of visioning and
visualisation in setting and achieving goals
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Harnessing the power of the
subconscious mind, beliefs, attitudes and habits in goal setting
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SMART Goals, HARD Goals or BHAG
Goals, which one is right for you and your team
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Strategic, Tactical and Operational
Goal Setting in the Organisation
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Management by Objectives – The pros
and cons
Day Two: Achieving Results through the Power of Planning
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The many benefits of planning
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Using mind-mapping for creative and
logical thinking and project planning
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Best practices and technologies for
project planning and communication
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Traditional planning vs new
workplace planning
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Single use plans, standing plans,
contingency and crisis plans
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Daily, short-term, midterm and
long-term planning
Day Three: Getting things Done – Time and Task Management
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Working smarter rather than harder
through leveraging your time
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Curing ‘last-minute-itis’ and
creating good daily work habits
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Prioritising, organizing and
scheduling your work
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Time Management secrets to adopt and
time wasters to avoid
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The 10 natural laws of successful
time management
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Best time management tools and
technologies available
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The art and science of good
decisions
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Personality types and how they
decide – Strengths and Weaknesses
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Best traits of an effective decision
maker
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Decision making pitfalls and how to
avoid them
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Logical and intuitive
decision-making tools
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Creativity and problem-solving tools
Day Five: Leadership and Communication at Work
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Empowered delegation – Balancing
task and team
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Leadership styles for the new work
place
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Leading a team through times of
change
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Inspiring others – The art of
persuasive presentations
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Communication and emotional
intelligence at work