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9 Collaborative Goal Setting

This activity demonstrates how to collaboratively set goals that are realistic and achievable.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Pairs, Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Organizations, collaborative groups, and individuals have a need for goals.
  2. We often fail to meet our goals because our process for creating the goals is flawed.
  3. This activity demonstrates how to collaboratively set goals that are realistic and achievable.
  4. 5.0 1 rating(s) average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 1 votes, rating(s) Learning Goals Develop a deeper understanding of common mistakes in goal setting.
  5. average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 1 votes, rating(s)
  6. Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions
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Organizations, collaborative groups, and individuals have a need for goals.

This activity demonstrates how to collaboratively set goals that are realistic and achievable.

Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: 9 Collaborative Goal Setting. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Organizations, collaborative groups, and individuals have a need for goals.; This activity demonstrates how to collaboratively set goals that are realistic and achievable.; Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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