MEGHNAD SAHA INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY

TECHNICAL REPORT ON GOAL

SETTING

NAME : SOURISH GUHA

PAPER NAME : SOFT SKILL AND INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
PAPER CODE : OE-EC506A
YEAR : 3RD YEAR 5TH SEMESTER
ROLL NO. : 14200321017

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION

ENGINEERING
 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

To,
Shreya Sarkar
Asst. Professor
Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology
Nazirabad, Uchchepota, West Bengal
Kolkata-700150

Date : 24/03/2023

Sub : Submission of Technical Report on Goal Settings.

Madam,
I, Sourish Guha, a student of Electronics and Communication Engineering
department of Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology, am pleased to submit the
technical report titled “Goal Setting” as a part of promoting personal and
professional development.

The primary purpose of this report is to emphasize the importance of goal setting
and how it can be deemed to be useful and synchronous with our life. The
foundations of goal setting based on the theoretical analysis and apply them to
compute out the key methodologies and best-practices for enhancing the goal-
setting strategies.

I believe that this report will be an invaluable resource for individuals and teams
seeking to refine their goal-setting approach to persist in their day-to-day life
struggle and rather motivate them in partaking other activities.

Thanking Us. Anticipating our positive response.

Ours sincerely,
Sourish Guha
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the individuals and

resources that have contributed to the successful completion of this technical
report on goal setting, titled "Goal Setting."

Secondly, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Meghnad Saha Institute

of Technology for providing the necessary resources, support, and conducive
environment for conducting the research and compiling the findings into this
comprehensive report.

Also, I would like to thank my subject teacher, Ms. Shreya Sarkar for assisting
me throughout the course of preparing this report and guiding me with all the
essential and valuable resources and corrections along with scrutinizing the
contents and pointing out the necessary changes.

Lastly, I would like to thank the Almighty for blessing me to complete the report
on time duly and always giving me the positive energy to format the report and
helping me to get through any difficulties faced while gathering the resources and
materials.
 INTRODUCTION

Goal-setting is the process of taking active steps to achieve our desired outcome.
Maybe our dream is to become a teacher, musician or physical therapist. Each
one of these dreams involves setting and reaching small (and big!) goals. Each of
these major goals can be broken down into smaller, more attainable goals that
will propel us towards success.

There are three types of goals- process, performance, and outcome goals.

I. Process goals are specific actions or ‘processes’ of performing. For

example, aiming to study for 2 hours after dinner every day. Process goals
are 100% controllable by the individual.
II. Performance goals are based on personal standard. For example, aiming to
achieve a 3.5 GPA. Personal goals are mostly controllable.
III. Outcome goals are based on winning. For a college student, this could look
like landing a job in our field or landing job at a particular place of
employment us wanted. Outcome goals are very difficult to control
because of other outside influences.

Process, performance, and outcome goals have

a linear relationship. This is important because if we
achieve your process goals, we give ourselves a
good chance to achieve our performance goals.
Similarly, when we achieve our performance goals,
we have a better chance of achieving our outcome goal.

I. Wishlist versus Goals - Knowing the difference:

A wish can consist of anything we can imagine; it has no logical boundaries, it is

a desire which may or may not be possible, it is something we would like to be
true. We do not put an end date for our wishes or dreams. We generally do not
plan formally to fulfill our wish list. But goals are something we want to be true,
we put all your effort to make it come true. There is a plan in place along with
our actionable and an end date before which we must achieve our goals.\
A goal without accountability is wish list. Giving people accountability is
empowering them. Leaders need accountability to lead and team members need
accountability contribute.

Documenting what is expected and the end of the year or the project gives those
responsible for the results a goal to shoot for. Imagine for a moment a soccer
game being played without nets, or a basketball game without a clock to keep
track of how much time is left in the game. Absurd right? That is the equivalent
of creating a personal performance plan (PPP) for someone without clear
expectations and accountability for the results. We would not think of playing a
sporting event without having a scoreboard or a time clock. Why do we so
willingly accept to do so in our work life?

Setting goals and milestone timelines along the way and having a accountability
meetings is that glue that author Bob Proctor speaks of. Regular meetings with
those we are accountable too and for is the opportunity to affirm the score and
how much time is left in the game. These accountability meetings give us the
chance to pivot and change direction if needed or reassess if the strategy is
working, and a time to consider how to overcome roadblocks.

Taking personal accountability for your work and your relationships means
knowing specifically what you are accountable for. List those things at work you
are accountable for. Projects, mentoring team members, building a network,
leading teams, delivery of specific results. Make actions and deliverables specific.
For example. Discuss project X with Heather each Monday for thirty minutes
and see how I can support her. Or in your personal life, “block out time at least
twice a week to ensure my daughter and I walk the dog together, that is when we
have our most meaningful discussions.” And hold yourself accountable to them.
Otherwise, all you are doing is creating is a wish list.
II. What are SMART goals?
The SMART in SMART goals stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time-Bound.

Defining these parameters as they pertain to your goal helps ensure that your
objectives are attainable within a certain time frame. This approach eliminates
generalities and guesswork, sets a clear timeline, and makes it easier to track
progress and identify missed milestones.

An example of a SMART-goal statement might look like this:

“Our goal is to compose the song by tomorrow evening. Our band will
accomplish this goal by doing the last dry run in the most meticulous manner.
Accomplishing this goal will prove our band to a tight one and that our team
has the efficiency of composing songs to collectively launch them as a whole
new album.”

How to write a SMART goal?

1. S: Specific

For a goal to be effective, it needs to be specific. A specific goal answers

question like:

• What needs to be accomplished?

• Who is responsible for it?
• What steps need to be taken to achieve it?
Thinking through these questions helps get to the heart of what we are aiming
for.

2. M: Measurable

Specificity is a solid start, but quantifying our goals (that is, making sure they are
measurable) makes it easier to track progress and know when we have reached
the finish line.
3. A: Achievable

This is the point in the process when we give yourself a serious reality check.
Goals should be realistic — not pedestals from which we can inevitably tumble.
Asking own self: is our objective something our team can reasonably accomplish?

Safeguarding the achievability of our goal is much easier when we are the one
setting it. However, that is not always the case. When goals are handed down
from elsewhere, make sure to communicate any restraints we may be working
under. Even if we cannot shift the end goal, at least we can make our position
(and any potential roadblocks) known up-front.

4. R: Relevant

5. T: Time-bound

To properly measure success, we and our team need to be on the same page about
when a goal has been reached. What is our time horizon? When will the team
start creating and implementing the tasks they have identified? When will they
finish?
SMART goals should have time-related parameters built in, so everybody knows
how to stay on track within a designated time frame.
III. Blueprint for success

1. Own your brand

You are your brand, and people respond to it--both good and bad. Make sure your
brand projects the person you really are, and own it in every way--in your face-
to-face interactions, on paper, and online.

2. Prioritize relationships
Life, career, and business is all about building relationships with others. Find
mentors who can show you the ropes and open doors for you, and earn sponsors-
-higher-ups who will pull you up to the next level--by working hard and working
smart. Make building a strong, diverse, and lasting network of relationships a
priority in your work and personal life.

3. Declare specific goals

Everyone needs goals in their life, whether it is earning a raise, starting a
successful new business, or stressing less over the small stuff. Once you have a
goal picked out, declare it to yourself and to others, then work backwards to
understand the path you'll need to follow to achieve it.

4. Get more experience

The more experience you have in a particular subject or business area, the more
valuable you are to your current employer, and to prospective employers. Keep
learning to keep earning.

5. Develop executive presence

There is a reason why top leaders and executives are seen by others to be leaders-
-they have the kind of executive presence that people who work for them respond
to. Work on developing executive presence--being the kind of leader that other
people want to follow.

6. Feedback: Ask for it and share it

Feedback is the breakfast of champions. Only through feedback can you improve
and get better. If you're not getting feedback, ask for it. If you are getting
feedback, use it to change and improve for the better.
IV. Short term, long term, Life time goals
Goals that can happen quickly are called short-term goals. Goals that take a long
time to achieve are called long-term goals. Find out more about them.

A short-term goal is something you want to do soon. The near future can mean
today, this week, this month, or even this year. A short-term goal is something
you want to accomplish soon.
A short-term goal is a goal you can achieve in 12 months or less. Examples
include:

• Take a class
• Buy a new television
• Write my resume

A long-term goal is something you want to do further in the future. Long-term

goals require time and planning. They are not something you can do this week or
even this year. Long-term goals usually take 12 months or more to achieve.
Here are examples of goals that can take several years to achieve:

• Graduate from college

• Save for retirement
• Have my own business

V. Time Management
Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide
your time between different activities. Get it right, and you will end up
working smarter, not harder, to get more done in less time – even when time
is tight and pressures are high.

Time Management and Productivity

When you know how to manage your time effectively, you can unlock many
benefits. These include:

• Greater productivity and efficiency.

• Less stress.
• A better professional reputation.
• Increased chances of advancement.
• More opportunities to achieve your life and career goals.
How to Improve Your Time Management Skills

Start by assessing your existing approach. How good are you at organizing
your time so that you get the important things done well? Can you balance
your time between different activities? And when you do make time to do
something, are you able to focus – and get it finished?

Prioritization

You can achieve more when you start dedicating time to the right things.
But how do you know what those things are?

Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle is a way to distinguish between

demands, so that you prioritize them wisely.

The Action Priority Matrix includes a downloadable worksheet for

exploring how much time to give to different activities.

Goal Setting

The most successful "time managers" have clear targets to aim for. They
develop SMART Goals, allowing them to allocate their time effectively.

Treasure Mapping is a powerful way to see your goals clearly – so that you
are motivated to give them the time they need. Personal Mission
Statements are also helpful for being organized and staying committed to
your plans.

Quick Tips for Time Management

The resources mentioned above cover a wide range of tried-and-true time

management strategies. But if you need a few quick pointers, here is a list
of 10 practical time management tips:

• Prioritize Your Tasks: Differentiate between what is important and

urgent, versus what is not. Focus on tasks that are both important and
urgent first.
• Use Tools and Apps: Utilize productivity tools and apps to help
manage your tasks, schedule your day, set reminders, etc.
• Set SMART Goals: Set goals that are Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This provides clear direction
and makes tasks more manageable.
• Time Blocking: Dedicate specific blocks of time to different tasks or
types of work throughout your day. This can help reduce context
switching and improve focus.
• Delegate When Possible: If there are tasks that can be done by
someone else, delegate them. This allows you to focus on the tasks
that require your specific skillset.
• Avoid Multitasking: Multitasking often leads to mistakes and
decreased productivity. Instead, focus on one task at a time until it is
completed.
• Create a Structured Daily Routine: Having a set routine can help
ensure that you are making the most of your day and not wasting time
deciding what to do next.
• Minimize Interruptions: Try to create an environment where you are
not constantly being interrupted. This might involve setting office
hours, using "do not disturb" mode on your phone, or setting
boundaries with colleagues.
• Take Care of Your Health: Remember to get regular exercise, eat
healthily, and get plenty of sleep. These factors can have a significant
impact on your energy levels and overall productivity.
• Regularly Review and Reflect on Your Work: Take time at the end
of each week to review what you have accomplished and identify any
challenges you faced. This can help you continually improve your
productivity strategies and make necessary adjustments for the
upcoming week. This process of self-reflection can help you identify
time sinks, and efficiency gaps, or prioritize tasks better for future
planning.
 CONCLUSION

Goal-setting theory could be used in different domains such as teaching or

research. In teaching, for example, this theory could be used as an instructional
procedure to improve students’ writing performance for those who have
difficulty in learning writing.

To conclude, goal setting can play a significant role in enhancing people’s

motivation and performance. People who set specific, challenging goals and
commit to these goals are more likely to try their best and persist in achieving
the goals, which can lead to better performance and success.
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