The Elements of a Well-Formed Outcome

A lot of traditional management literature focuses on goal setting. NLP frames goals a little differently, phrasing them as outcomes. This changes our focus from working towards something to imagining that we already have something, and maintaining that state.

Keep the following criteria in mind when creating an outcome to make it PAINLESS!

P = Positive

A = Assessable

I = Individual

N = Now-oriented

L = Linked to your purpose and systems

E = Enriched

S = Satisfying

S = Specific plan

Example

I will become a manager within two years, either with my company or externally if I must. I will start working towards this by signing up for the Introduction to Management program offered in my company. I will complete this program within six months.

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