On January 8, 2025, John Clements Consultants Inc. (JCCI) launched the year’s first JC Learning Bites session with a timely and impactful topic: “Achieve Your Best in 2025: Goal Setting Workshop.” The event, held at the Van Gogh Room, JC Hub, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, featured insightful discussions and practical tips for setting and achieving meaningful goals.
Expert Guidance on Goal Setting
Dr. Grace Alcid, JCCI’s Learning and Development Director, led the workshop and shared her expertise on creating a clear roadmap for success, both personally and professionally. Participants learned how to set actionable goals, recognize and overcome potential obstacles, and identify the right partners to support their journey toward achieving them.
Distinguishing Goals from Dreams
A key focus of the session was understanding the distinction between goals and dreams. While both are forward-looking aspirations, they differ in approach and execution. Dreams may inspire and motivate, but goals are the tangible, actionable steps that turn those dreams into reality. This important distinction formed the basis for much discussion throughout the session.
The S.M.A.R.T. Framework
Dr. Alcid introduced the widely recognized S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting framework, which emphasizes the importance of creating goals that are:
- Specific: Clearly defined and focused.
- Measurable: Progress can be tracked and success can be quantified.
- Attainable: Realistic, given available resources and time constraints.
- Relevant: Aligned with broader objectives and personally meaningful.
- Time-Bound: Set deadlines for achievement.
Practical Application of S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Participants applied these principles in an engaging activity, listing at least three key goals they wanted to achieve in 2025. They then assessed whether these goals met the S.M.A.R.T. criteria and created actionable plans for achieving them. Furthermore, participants were encouraged to identify accountability partners who could provide support and help keep them on track throughout the year.
Building Community and Commitment
The session concluded with small-group discussions where participants shared their reflections and key takeaways from the activity. This not only provided valuable insights for everyone involved but also fostered a sense of community and shared commitment to personal growth and achievement.
A Successful Start to 2025
The first JC Learning Bites session of 2025 was a resounding success, equipping participants with valuable tools and strategies to make 2025 a year of growth and success. The workshop emphasized the power of clear goal setting, focused action, and collaboration, providing participants with the mindset and resources needed to achieve their best year yet.
As we move forward into the new year, John Clements Consultants remains committed to empowering individuals and organizations through learning and development opportunities that inspire personal and professional transformation.
