MGMT251
I am looking forward to next semester's Management 251 sessions because I want to see my personal, career, and academic progress. I think that our Learning Plan assignment is a very useful tool that I will take into account when assessing my growth in all three areas.
In retrospect, I am very confident about the academic goals I have set for myself. The personal goal of joining a sorority and the career goal of obtaining an internship with the IRS still seem extraordinary to me. I find myself fighting the urge to change these into something more attainable. However, I know that if I back out now, I will not only lose confidence in my ability to set and achieve goals, but I will also lose the great opportunities for growth that I have chosen.
Next semester I will apply all I have learned in Management 250, from the Four Phase Model, to the SMART way of setting goals for myself, to get closer to my ultimate dreams.
Comments
Posted by: Chris Carson
Posted on: December 11, 2006 09:42 PM
Large goals begin with smaller goals.
Even if you work toward a less lofty goal, the fact that you are working to improve yourself will open doors to future opportunities, perhaps, better opportunities. One can never predict what's going to happen in the future; you only have to put your best foot forward and hope you are at the right place at the right time. But if you ever get to that place, you need to be able to impress whoever is watching.
Posted by: Vincent Ledezma
Posted on: December 11, 2006 11:24 PM
I think your personal goals of joining a sorority and obtaining an internship are very possible. These are really going to depend upon your desire to accomplish them.
Posted by: Benjamin Meck
Posted on: December 12, 2006 01:07 PM
Svetlana,
I agree with Vince, these goals depend on how committed you are to accomplish them. While I am somewhat surprised by your decision to join a sorority, I can see it being a very beneficial experience for you.
Hopefully your IRS internship works out for you as well, I have always agreed that accounting seems like a great fit for you. Hopefully you enjoy the hands-on aspects as much as the classes.
Posted by: Tom Farmar
Posted on: December 12, 2006 09:50 PM
I think wondering whether or not your goals are attainable is a natural part of the goal setting process. I think choosing aggressive goals is a good decision, as a goal that may be difficult is much better than setting easy goals and settling for less in life.