Setting and achieving a goal doesn’t happen by magic – it requires you to follow a process that results in the goal’s achievement.
For example, if my goal was to shoot at 90% from the free throw line in basketball – I would have to consistently demonstrate the correct shooting process. This process would be something like:
- feet shoulder width apart with the shooting foot (on the side of the shooting hand) slightly in front
- knees slightly bent and shoulders relaxed
- shooting hand behind the ball and the non-shooting hand beside the ball (to act as a guide for the shot)
- the shooting arm creates a line from the shooting shoulder perpendicular to the ground
- keep your head still, eyes on the target (the basketball ring) with the shooting hand aimed at the target
- knees straighten as the shooting elbow straightens and the ball rolls off the back of the fingertips toward the basket.
Could you improve upon this process to achieve even better results?
There’s a process associated with doing just about anything; playing the didge, solving a maths problem, building a house, cooking a meal – you name it. And, sometimes, there’ll be more than one process that works.
If you don’t get the process right, modify it or try a different process.
Choose one of the goals you’ve already set (or, set a new one in Goalhub).
How will you achieve your goal?
What process will you follow?
Process is how a goal will be achieved. You often hear sport coaches and players talking about “sticking to the process” to win a game. A win may be the goal, but you can’t win without following an effective process.
If you get stuck ask yourself; “what has worked for others?”
Can the participant identify possible exemplars/role models?
Or perhaps you could seek advice and support to develop the process required to achieve your goal?
Who could help you to identify the process required to achieve your goal?
Students should feel able to seek advice/support when required without feeling shame – it’s being resourceful.