Use should include
- defining the need for action (stating the problem)
- stating the goal clearly and specifically, in measurable terms, with a completion date
- developing an action plan that identifies what needs to be done, who will do it, when and where it will be done, and how it will be accomplished
- monitoring progress toward the goal
- evaluating the achievement
- rewarding the achievement
- assessing the process to determine opportunities for improvement.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is the benefit of utilizing the FCCLA planning process to achieve a goal?
- What are the consequences of setting goals that are not clearly stated, not measurable, or that lack a completion date?
Communication
- What communication skills are needed to develop an action plan?
- How can implementing the FCCLA planning process increase communication?
Leadership
- How can leaders motivate others to collaborate to achieve a goal?
- Why is the evaluation (or follow up) after acting upon a plan important?
Management
- What resources are needed to put a plan into action?
- What management techniques will help you utilize the FCCLA planning process to achieve a goal?
- What criteria might be used to evaluate the FCCLA planning process?
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