Building the Foundation for Time Management

Values, Mission Statement, Roles and

Goals

No fair wind blowsfor a ship that has

no port of destination (Seneca)

“Live for the Moment” is MY Motto.

You never know how long you’ve got! You could step into the road tomorrow and - wham - you get hit by a cement truck!Then you’ll be sorry you put off your pleasures!

That’s what I say “live for the moment”.

What’s your philosophy?

“Look Down the Road”

Building the Foundation

Governing Values

Governing Values

Identify your governing values– Values are your highest priorities, the attributes and qualities you most want to develop (what matters most to you)

– Based on you and your beliefs, not on anyone else or their beliefs

Examples of Values

Honesty Integrity Professionalis

m Thriftiness Family

Relationships

Financial Independence

Teamwork Service Good Health

Defining Values

Identify the qualities, attributes and priorities most important to you

Prioritize your list in order of importance

Defining Values

Clarify each value by writing a few statements about how you will live each value.– Use the present tense– Write as if you are actually at the level you want to be.

Value Statement Examples

I am on the cutting edge of innovation in the profession– I stay aware of and am proficient in using the latest computer software

– I attend professional conferences

Value Statement Example...

– I read books and articles that focus on the future

– I use technology in my teaching– I carefully analyze, think about and research emerging trends in the profession

– I express my views about emerging trends in the profession.

Another Values Example

The family is financially secure– Six months of salary is readily accessible

– The children have college funds– I carry no balances on charge accounts

– I have a solid retirement fund

Record your values and clarifying statement on this page in your Franklin Day Planner. If you don’t have a Franklin Day Planner, use a blank sheet or download a copy of this page from the course web site.

What is One Governing Value of These People?

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Mission Statement

Mission Statement

A mission statement is your philosophy on how you want to live and captures what contributions you want to make during your lifetime.

A Sample Mission Statement

I make a positive difference in the lives of individuals in agricultural and extension education by teaching, conducting research and serving the profession while maintaining a strong family life.

Record your mission statement on this pagein your Franklin Day Planner. If you don’t have a Franklin Day Planner, use a blanksheet or download a copy of this page from the course web site.

Your Mission Statement is Your Compass

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Roles

Roles

Roles represent your key relationships, areas of responsibility, and areas of contribution.

Helps you see that life is more than a job.

Roles

A natural outgrowth of your values and mission

Try to keep roles to less than seven

Examples of roles

Person 1 -– Companion, care giver, volunteer, employee

Person 2 -– Friend, church member, facilitator, account manager, leader

My Roles

Father/Husband Teacher Administrator Senior Statesman Counselor

Record your roles on this pagein your Franklin Day Planner. If you don’t have a Franklin Day Planner, use a blanksheet or download a copy of this page from the course web site.

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Goals

Long-Range Goals

Goals are dreams with deadlines Goals must be:

– SPECIFIC– MEASURABLE– ACTION-ORIENTED– REALISTIC– TIMELY

Long-Range Goals

Goals are based on:– Governing Values– Mission Statement– Roles

Goals are the link between your governing values and your prioritized daily tasks.

Long-Range Goals

Long-Range Goals are broken down into intermediate steps

It is possible to have 10-15 goals

There could be 2-3 goals for one value

Long-Range Goals - Examples

I will improve the scores on the VoCATS by 10% over last year.

I will lose 20 pounds by May 15.

I will organize 3 new 4-H clubs by June 30.

Record your goalson this pagein your Franklin Day Planner. If you don’t have a Franklin Day Planner, use a blanksheet or download a copy of this page from the course web site.