Establishing goals includes specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound (SMART) goals and

reflecting on personal interests and aptitudes
identifying leadership opportunities (e.g., career and technical student organization [CTSO], community organization, school club)
identifying resources (e.g., team members)
setting criteria for success
making a plan of action.

Process/Skill Questions:

Why are goals important?
Why does writing down one’s goal make it more likely that one will accomplish it?
How do goals differ from wishes and dreams?
What are some barriers to goal accomplishment? How can these barriers be overcome?
What are SMART goals? Why are they used in business and in schools?
How does a leader identify resources?
What is a plan of action? How does a leader use a plan of action?