Title: Develop a life plan to achieve individual and family goals.
Course: Career, Community, and Family Connections (19299-36) > Section: Managing Career and Family Responsibilities

Life plan should include

- short-term goals and long-term goals for the individual
- short-term goals and long-term goals for the family
- strategies to achieve the goals
- timeline for reaching the goals
- evaluation or reassessment of the goals.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important for individuals and families to determine short-term and long-term goals?
- What resources are available to help guide setting goals, and what can be learned when goals have to be reassessed?

Communication

- How can short-term goals help individuals and families achieve long-term goals?
- How can communication skills help in developing a life plan?

Leadership

- What leadership skills can help individuals and families establish and carry out goals?
- How can establishing goals help leaders to improve their leadership skills?

Management

- How often should goals be evaluated to see if changes are needed?
- How can critical thinking skills be a benefit when managing short- and long-term goals?