Using Goals to GROW

Key Learning Points

• DON'T: Wish for change
• INSTEAD: Define goals to achieve
• DON'T: Be vague
• INSTEAD: Assess gaps realistically
• DON'T: Let obstacles hold you back
• INSTEAD: See options and opportunities
• DON'T: Wait for things to happen
• INSTEAD: Convert options into actions

Using Goals to GROW shows how to set attainable, realistic goals:

• G - Goal
• R - Reality
• O - Obstacles | Options | Opportunities
• W -Way forward

Synopsis

Serena presents the GROW model to a skeptical Carol and Marcus. She says that GROW helped her become vice-president at Cutting Edge. G is for setting a Goal. Carol’s goal is increasing the number of keynote speeches she gives to international audiences, while Marcus wants to lose weight. Steve raises with Marcus his goal of working in Carol’s role while she travels. R is for Reality: where you are in relation to where you want to be. Serena explains how ‘grew’ into a VP. Steve checks the reality of his goal with Marcus. O is for the Obstacles to achieving one’s goal and also for the Options in overcoming those obstacles! Although critical of Serena’s GRO-OW, Carol nevertheless sees her lack of languages as an obstacle to her international stardom. Sam presents a third O – obstacles present Opportunities for him. W is the Way forward. What are the concrete steps that can be used to move ahead? Marcus will cut down his lunch cycle! He congratulates Steve for his initiative in stepping up for Carol’s job.

Cutting Edge Communication training videos are designed to provoke discussion and response. Contemporary, fast paced, short, character driven, sitcom-style comedies, these courses take an innovative approach to reaching today's learners. Through laughter, discussion and reaction, we can all develop a more transparent and shared vision of how we wish to behave, how we manage ourselves, and how we cooperate with others.

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Languages Available (sold separately): English

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