Building the Foundation for Time Management

Values, Mission Statement, Roles and Goals

No fair wind blows for 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”

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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

 Honesty  Integrity  Professionalism  Thriftiness  Family Relationships

Examples of Values

 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 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.

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 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.

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Goals

Long-Range Goals

 Goals are dreams with deadlines  Goals must be: – S PECIFIC – M EASURABLE – A CTION-ORIENTED – R EALISTIC – T IMELY

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 goals 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.