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The service that Lindsay provides with Winslow Behavioral Assessment is the best I have ever worked with. The predictions of on the job success is phenomenal
L.G., Corporate Director HR Midwest Group at Superior Industries International

Would you be surprised to learn that people say or do almost anything to get a job? Would you be surprised if people "fibbed" a little during an interview? Would you be surprised that personal references are not always honest? Finding traits associated with job performance takes a special test, a special process to build a unique answer key and some special scoring tools. A great deal of your employment success depends on your ability to measure AIMs (i.e., for Attitudes, Interests, and Motivations) during selection.
Dr. Wendell Williams Ph.D.

Windridge eNews

January 2008

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“One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself,

know who you are, what you believe in, and where you want to go.”

- Sheila Murray Bethel

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Here we are half way through January and this is a wonderful time to take a look at some of your original New Year’s “resolutions” and if need be, adjust your course. Now is an excellent time to identify how to implement the necessary steps toward fulfilling goals and taking control of your life.

“Well done is better than well said." Benjamin Franklin

 

Below is a worksheet from a leadership seminar at the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business.

 

Self-awareness is the first step in personal and professional goal setting. Ask yourself the following questions:

 

* Where Am I?

• What are my strengths and weaknesses?

• What are my possibilities?

• In what areas do I do my best work?

• What are my preferences, values, and priorities?

 

* Where Do I Want to Go?

• What do I want to change?
• What do I want to keep the same?
• What do I want to happen?
• In what time frame?

 

* What Sacrifices are Required?

• What special efforts or changes may be needed?
• What am I willing to let go of in order to achieve my goals?
• What conditions, beliefs, or actions no longer serve me?

 

* Personal Development Process

1. Create your vision of a desired, future condition (result)
2. Translate your vision into action – set specific goals that stretch you
3. Be clear about what benefits you will gain in return for the effort expended toward your goals
4. Take ownership of your goals – be committed
5. Determine the critical steps, resources, timing, and obstacles to achieve your goals
6. Adjust your activities and/or behaviors to help you move toward meeting your goals
7. Be flexible – develop alternative plans
8. Monitor and measure your progress

Solicit feedback

Contract with peers to follow up on your progress

Compare your progress with your plan and target dates

 

I have also included the “Action Plan” page that goes with the above outline. Make as many copies as you need to include both your personal and professional goals.....

Enjoy!

Lindsay

**** Goal Setting / Key Theme Outline.
(This is one that I use every year!)

 

 

 

 

Lindsay Colitses, President
Windridge Consulting LLC lindsay@windridgeconsulting.com  

 

 

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