Goal Setting and
Action Planning
for Success
Lions Clubs International  Zone Chairperson Training
Group 1
When the
instructor claps
his/her hands,
stand up and
begin walking
around the
room.
Group 2
When the instructor
claps his/her hands,
stand up, walk
clockwise around
the perimeter of the
classroom 3 times,
then return to your
seat and await
further instruction.
You will have 3
minutes to
complete the task.
Goal:
An observable and measurable
outcome to be achieved within a
fixed timeframe – the end result
toward which your efforts are
directed.
Action Plan:
A sequence of steps to be taken or
activities to be performed for a
goal to be achieved.
Session Objectives
•
Describe importance of goal setting and
action planning
•
Identify characteristics/components of
effective goals and action plans
•
Write effective goals
•
Develop action plans
Effective Goals
1. Specific
2. Measurable
3. Actionable
4. Realistic
5. Time bound
Action Plans
•
WHAT? Goal
•
HOW? Action steps
•
WHEN? Deadline for
•
WHO? Person responsible for action
•
HOW WILL WE KNOW? Indicator that
completion
the step/goal has been accomplished
Session Objectives
•
Describe importance of goal setting and
action planning
•
Identify characteristics/components of
effective goals and action plans
•
Write effective goals
•
Develop action plans
Where do I want to
go as zone
chairperson?
How will I get
there?