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Planning and Continuous Improvement

Updated: Nov 16, 2022



Planning

  • Goal Setting

  • Feedback and self Assessment

  • Season Planning




Review Current Position

  • Planning (Exercise)

  • Where am I now?

  • Where dop I want to go to?

  • How will get there?

  • Why have I accepted the invitation to come here and what do I want to get out of this session?




Skills Development

  • Self Evaluation

  • Officiating Skills

  • Physical Skills

  • Personal Skills

  • We will revisit Goals and how to set them

  • As you will see, feedback, self assessement and Goals are all important in the Continuous Improvement Cycle


Asking yourself the hard questions













Elements in Goal Setting

  • Specific

  • Measurable

  • Achievable

  • Realistic

  • Timely

  • Meaningful



Elements in Goal Setting


Elements in Goal Setting


We recommend concentrating on SHORT TERM goals as they will give you more Confidence, Feedback and Pride in accomplishment.


Goals needs to be visible-written down and displayed. They are constant reminders of what you want to achieve.


Where could your goals be displayed?

  • Fridge

  • Study

  • Back of toilet door



Elements in Goal Setting


Display goals wherever you frequently go and see.


Who will I need to help me achieve my goals?



  • Coach

  • Family

  • Partner

  • Boss


It is important to discuss your goals with the people who you need to support you




Elements in Goal Setting


Goals are your steppingstones to success - they should provide a clear pathway.


Goals once recorded and reviewed, provide the brain with a blueprint for action.


Reward yourself when you achieve each goad - It's important.


How do we know when we achieve our goals?

  • Feedback

  • Self-Assessment

The two are important on their own but are powerful when used together.



Feedback









  • Everyone wants feedback on performance-given.

  • You need to be prepared to accept the negative feedback with the positive and use the negative as a motivator to work harder.

  • Never fail into trap of focusing on the person delivering the message rather than the message itself!

  • Seek feedback specific to your goals - anything else may be a distraction.


Feedback

  • Ask specific questions about your performance in order to get specific responsens that you canwork with.

  • Where can I get feedback from?

  • Officiating Coach

  • Officiating Manager

  • On field partner

  • TV Match Official / Observer

  • Mentor

  • Trusted Colleagues




Feedback


Sources not recommended for feedback


  • Media

  • Players

  • Captains

  • Club Coaches

  • Spectators


Why?

  • Their independence and quality of information may be questionable



Feedback

  • Depending on your goals / objectives, the timing of constructive feedback may be critical.

  • Get it before next training session or match if possible.

  • Short term goals require more timely feedback in order to better monitor progress.

  • What feedback do I keep and what should I throw away?


Feedback



  • Some tips..

  • Look a the source .. is it credible?

  • What is the message.. does it make sense?

  • Is it applicable to you?

  • What was the motivation in providing feedback to you? Is the person really trying to help you?







Feedback


  • How do I use good feedback?

  • Can I get more information to better understand the comment or what it means (e.g., video, other people)

  • What contributed to this happenning?

  • How could I fix the problem?

  • Write some thoughts / action plan / goal.

  • Test your response of feedback with Coach or trusted person of their opinion.

  • Make a commitment to doing something positive


Self-Assessment

  • What are the critical elements to Self-Assessment?

  1. Honesty

  2. Completeness of 'brain dump'

  3. Relevance to your Goals

  4. Timeliness

  5. Comparision with feedback

  6. Comparison / update with goals

  7. Discipline (always do one and refer it).

  • Practice Self-Assessment routine after every match - will assist with match closure


Developing a Season Plan

  • Take time out to develop a season plan

  • Ask yourself the following:

  • Where am I now? (strengths/weaknessess)

  • Where do I want to get to? (goals-short term and long term)

  • How will I get there? (short term goals and planning)


Developing a Season Plan

  • Critical elements to an effective season plan

  • List strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats

  • Identify short term and long term goals

  • Idenfy how you plan to get their (what are you prepared to sarifice and put in?)

  • Be specific about your stepping stones

  • Practical exercise. Season Planner to complete.


Habits of Successful People

  • Deep Clarity - goals and objectives written

  • Sequence Accountability - stepping stones and bit sized chunks

  • Focus - no distractions / consistent habits to goals

  • Regular Rewarding - reward self promises / celebrate success along the way

  • Constant Improving - everyday presents opportunities

  • Use Setbacks - setbacks are part of improvement


Thoughts to leave you with

  • Positive thinking - see your goals happening

  • Learn from what doesn't work

  • Run towards your fears

  • Work on yourself every day - never give up. We are all a work in progress

  • There is no finish line to excellence or in the continuous improvement cycle!




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