Reflective Goal Setting: An Applied Approach to Personal and Leadership Development

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Reflective Goal Setting model,its theoretical framework,and practical applications for personal development,academic growth,and leadership. It emphasizes the importance of soft and interpersonal skills development and addresses the limitations of current personal development and leadership education. The author presents a critical review of Goal Setting Theory and approaches to reflective practice and outlines the five-step process of the Reflective Goal Setting model. Case studies from various settings demonstrate its practical applications and impact.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Reflective Goal Setting model, its theoretical foundations, and practical applications in various domains of personal development, coping strategies, stress reduction, academic growth, and leadership. Divided into three parts, the author begins by examining the significance of personal development, particularly the cultivation of soft and interpersonal skills. It critically assesses the limitations of current personal development and leadership education and training in transferring learning, highlighting the need for a more effective approach. The book then presents the Reflective Goal Setting model, which was developed based on a critical review of Goal Setting Theory and reflective practice approaches. It outlines a five-step cyclical process that guides individuals in setting and achieving their goals. Part Two of the book delves into the practical applications and impact of Reflective Goal Setting, utilizing illustrative case studies from diverse settings such as higher education, professional development, and executive education. This innovative work serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in Organizational and Industrial Psychology, Education, Business and Management, and anyone seeking to enhance their personal growth.

This groundbreaking work offers a comprehensive exploration of the Reflective Goal Setting model, its theoretical foundations, and practical applications in various domains of personal development, coping strategies, stress reduction, academic growth, and leadership.

Weight: 287g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030992309
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022