Personal Goals and Reflection

Running head: PERSONAL GOALS AND REFLECTION
PERSONAL GOALS AND REFLECTION
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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1. Introduction
Goal setting is an important task in life as it helps in determining the path that would
ultimately lead individuals, groups and organizations to success. My personal strengths and
weaknesses are aligned with my goals and analyzed subsequently. Reflections have been given
on the goal setting that has been done.
2. Significance of Goal Setting and Reflection
Goal setting is important as it helps to identify the significant areas that need to be
addressed in order to reach greater heights in personal and professional life. In professional life it
becomes quite impossible to achieve success without proper goal setting. It helps to align the
skills of a person with the career objectives and move forward accordingly. I have used goal
setting as an essential tool for determining my career growth.
2.1 Theory, Frameworks and Assessments
Various theories determined my goal setting exercises and made them easier to approach.
One of the important theories was the experiential learning theory of Kolb. In this theory the
subjective experiences of a learner greatly influences the way in which he develops
understanding of what is learnt. The knowledge of the past, present and future are much
important for effective goal setting functions and I have utilized the same towards creating my
essential goal (Kolb, 2014). I believe I would have to utilize these knowledge further to
effectively enhance my goal setting strategy. It is important for me to understand my strengths by
analyzing my past, put them in the context of my present and consider these two elements vitally
to formulate my significant personal and professional goals (Knaus et al., 2010).

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The framework that I would like to use for my future goal setting is the gap analysis
framework. The framework consists of three essential parts. Firstly, the attributes are listed and
performance levels are evaluated and both are analyzed in relation to the future objectives.
Secondly, the factors that are found are cross listed according to the requirements of achieving
future goals. The third process is highlighting the gaps that are present considering the current
performance levels and attributes with the levels and competencies that are required to achieve
the significant future goals.
The assessment that I have gone through is the LPA score for finding the competencies of
learning and self-development. Along with the same the Gallup individual test have been used.
The first assessment helps to understand the personal competencies. The Gallup score helps to
essentially understand the personal attributes that are required for the growth of the self. These
assessments have helped me to understand about my present strengths and weaknesses and put
them in the context of my future growth potential.
3. Personal Goals
I have some important personal goals that I want to fulfill as I strive towards achieving
excellence in my professional life. Firstly, I want to do my internship in Human Resource and
gain as much initial learning possible to create a strong base for my future development.
Secondly, my goal is to gain the 3Ls learning certificate. This means that I want to achieve
distinction as a learner, listener and Leader after the internship is complete. Along with this I
would also like to gain the training and assessment certificate. Thirdly, after the successful
completion of this I would like to own my construction management company. Fourthly, my
crucial goal is to build a strong network for my construction management company. Fifthly, after