Two Types of Goals You Need to Be Successful
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Personal Development - Non-Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Personal Development
- Faculty:
- Jon Lokhorst, CSP, CPA, PCC
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 1 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Do you understand the root cause for many professional and personal goals not being achieved? The SMART acronym is valuable in setting goals but insufficient for achieving them. You need two types of goals to boost your chances of success. Outcome goals focus on the results you want to attain. Process goals identify the action steps required to accomplish those desired outcomes. This session explores the essence of both types of goals, and practical examples and tips for the execution of your goals.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Discover why SMART goals are a great start but not enough on their own.
- Distinguish between outcome and process goals and the benefit of developing companion goals.
- Explore five additional strategies to increase the likelihood of achieving your goals.
Major Subjects
- Common obstacles to goal achievement
- The limitations of SMART goals
- Characteristics of effective outcome goals
- Process Goals: The Roadmap to Achievement
- Integrating Outcome and Process Goals for Maximum Impact
Course Materials
IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_2025 Update (434.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Jon Lokhorst, CSP, CPA, PCC Related Seminars and Products
Jon Lokhorst, CSP, CPA, PCC, is a leadership coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and the author of Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. He works with organizations to develop leaders everyone wants to follow, builds teams no one wants to leave, and delivers exceptional results. Before launching Your Best Leadership LLC, Jon enjoyed a 30-plus year career as a CPA, CFO, and organizational leader. He has a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and is recognized by the International Coach Federation as a Professional Certified Coach. Jon is a member of the National Speakers Association and served recently as President of the Minnesota chapter. He has earned the Certified Speaking Professional Designation (CSP), a distinction held by less than 20 percent of NSA members. On a personal note, Jon loves grandparenting and being “Papa” to his four adorable littles, as he calls them.
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
PrerequisitesNone
Advanced Preparation
None
Designed For
This course is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness by learning to lead in all directions. It is ideal for managers, team leaders, executives, and professionals seeking to build a thriving and productive workplace culture through self-leadership and strategic influence.
Original Recording Date
TBD
Course Developer
Jon Lokhorst
Date Added to Catalog
3/25/2025
Yellow Book
No
Additional Information
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Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
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