# Goal Setting & Time Management > Goal setting and time management training: write measurable goals, plan actions, track where time goes, delegate and say no. 2-day workshop for all levels. - Source: https://bodhih.com/goal-setting-time-management/ - Publisher: Bodhih Training (Bengaluru, India; since 2008) - Last updated: 2026-10-15 - Contact: solutions@bodhih.com · +91 99000 11601 --- Goal Setting, Time Management, Goal Setting for Time Management ## At a glance - **Duration:** Recommended: 2 days in person (09:30–17:30), or 4 × 3-hour live virtual sessions over two weeks, plus a 90-day goal and time review - **Who it’s for:** Employees at every level, from new joiners to senior professionals - **Format:** In person · Live virtual · Blended - **Where:** India & 7 regions worldwide - **Track record:** Since 2008 · 2,000+ companies Goal setting and time management training connects the goals employees are measured on with how they actually spend their week. Participants separate KRAs from KPIs, write measurable goals and action plans, log where time goes, triage an in-tray, and practise delegating and saying no. Bodhih runs 2 days in person or 4 live virtual sessions, plus a 90-day review. - Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions - Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change - Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions **Where and how:** goal setting and time management training as an in-person workshop in [Bengaluru](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-bangalore/), [Mumbai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-mumbai/), [Delhi NCR](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-new-delhi/), [Gurugram](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-gurugram/), [Hyderabad](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-hyderabad/), [Chennai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-chennai/), [Pune](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-pune/), [Kolkata](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-kolkata/), [Ahmedabad](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-ahmedabad/) and [Jaipur](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-jaipur/); as a live online course; or delivered overseas in [Dubai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-dubai/), [Singapore](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-singapore/) and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Last reviewed 15 Oct 2026 by [Siddharthan VGJ](https://bodhih.com/siddharthan-vgj/), Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru Goal Setting and [Time Management](https://bodhih.com/mastering-time-management/) are essential steps to achieve excellence in workplace and life-objectives. ## WHAT IS THE PREMISE FOR BODHIH’S WORKSHOP CENTRED AROUND GOAL SETTING AND TIME MANAGEMENT IMPORTANCE? Goal Setting and Time Management are the elementary skills that are practiced by individuals in their daily pursuits of excellence. It is through continued efforts and fine-tuning that the importance of Goal Setting for Time Management is realized. Goal Setting for motivation is well documented in management literature and so are the Goal Setting strategies laid out. Bodhih’s Goal Setting and Time Management program has been developed to provide an overview and detailed step by step approach to SMART goals, from goals to actions, the performance coaching review process, the bell curve performance approach, tools and techniques of Time Management, and finally managing deadlines. Goal Setting and motivation are two closely linked subjects that are examined in detail. [**Bodhih’s workshop**](https://bodhih.com/workshops/) for Goal Setting and [Time Management](https://bodhih.com/time-management/) is used by learners for understanding what action plans are, Identifying the issue or challenge, Evaluating the challenge, developing a mission statement, creating goals, constructing action steps and making an action plan presentation. Additional course work tackles the pertinent questions around – breaking goals into action steps, identifying issues or challenges, and evaluating the challenge. Goal Setting effectiveness has a direct correlation to Goal Setting and achievement at the workplace. Bodhih’s Goal Setting and Time Management workshop starts with a facilitator-led presentation, individual reflection, class exercises to establish the contribution that SMART goals have on improving overall business outcomes. Learners use real-world examples, to practice drawing up specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound and aligning them to personal aspiration and business context. There are exercises that pinpoint ways to avoid distractions and managed time wastages. ## Bodhih’s facilitators are seasoned professionals who create linkages between skills picked up in the workshops and then to apply them in participant’s current roles. This is done through specific illustrations and analogies and is true for the session at the ‘Goal Setting and Time Management’ training – from goals to actions to results In this module, through facilitator led presentations, individual reflection, and group discussion, participants approach the concepts of KRA Vs KPI, and deepen their understanding of the varied measurement systems used in organizations. Workbook exercises are used to tie in individual goals to key responsibility areas, and those are then aligned to the relevant metrics. The accuracy measures are embedded, and pertinent course correction and navigation methods are factored in the goals that learners create in the class. The module progresses to examine the foundation concepts of Performance Review – namely the Bell curve. Real world case study, Facilitator led presentation and group discussions are used to surface the theory and practice of the Bell curve. The advantages and challenges of the bell curve are laid out as is the entire process of benchmarking and communicating performance ranking. Goal Setting and Time Management workshop, next moves to the session of performance coaching process – the underlying philosophies, diagnosing performance challenges, preparing a coaching plan, reviewing performance steps, and effective communications with follow-ups. Activity based and with case studies, and role plays, participants gain the critical knowledge of [giving and receiving feedback](https://bodhih.com/giving-and-receiving-feedback/) as part of the performance review process. ## At Bodhih, Goal Setting and Time Management is a popular session that is part of a larger Behavioural skills training suite. The session brings latest research done on individual growth practices as illustrated in multiple renowned global companies and sourced from management consulting case studies. ## The heart of Bodhih’s Goal Setting and Time Management in the workplace training lies in the powerful session – Tools and Techniques of Time Management. Participants are instructed on practical techniques that is to be used on day to day basis to get the best out of time, by developing healthy productive habits. The same basics are explored by learners to find and maximize resources of people and knowledge. The participants do the workbook activity for preparation like classifying tasks on urgent / important and important / non – important. The session progresses through individual reflection and instructor led presentation that highlights the nuances of meeting deadlines – [delegation](https://bodhih.com/effective-delegation-techniques/), organizations, soft deadline, and the appropriate ways to say “No”. The tools appear simplistic in nature, but high degrees of planning, vision and maturity are needed to apply and optimize. ## How would you gain from Goal Setting and Time Management program at Bodhih? Bodhih customizes its Goal Setting and Time Management course along the ADDIE model. Workshop experiences are analysed, designed, developed and delivered that are solution focused and include a range of blended training pedagogy such as role plays, group exercises, self-assessment tools, management games, individual activities, videos, case studies, facilitation, discussions and more. In addition to the ADDIE model, the Goal Setting and Time Management course takes advantage of the experiential adult-learning process of concrete experience – reflective observation – abstract conceptualization – active experimentation. ## The edge in Bodhih’s Goal Setting and Time Management in the workplace session comes from researched industry learnings, current best practices and academic insights. The workshop takeaways ensure that learnings are grasped and applied at all levels within a company and its individuals. The long-term benefits are to institutionalise Goal Setting and Time Management fundamentals by embedding SMART goal practices, performance review methods, and Time Management tools and techniques. ## What is Bodhih’s promise on Goal Setting and Time Management workshops? Managers across industries and functions and executive level participants who have attended Bodhih’s sessions on Goal Setting and Time Management in the workplace talk of the changed individual and team behaviours, namely, demonstrating higher control over time and goals, sustained and high quality of productivity and working on goals that feeds individual aspirations and are also aligned to organizational vision & operational mission metrics. ## Sample training plan: 2-day hands-on design This two-day workshop connects the goals people are measured on with the way they actually spend their week. On day one, participants take their real role, separate KRAs from KPIs, write specific, measurable goals, break them into action steps and present an action plan. On day two they log where time really goes, triage a demanding in-tray, practise delegating and saying no, and hold a goal review conversation. Everything is built on their own role, so the plan is usable the next Monday. 77% hands-on practice · 13.5 contact hours · Cohort: 12–24 participants · In person · Live virtual ### Day 1: From goals to actions Participants can separate KRAs from KPIs, write specific goals for their role and turn them into a presented, peer-tested action plan. 1. 09:30–10:00 · The missed-goal autopsy (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · KRA or KPI? (Skill drill) 3. 11:15–12:15 · Goal rewrite workshop (Case clinic) 4. 12:15–13:00 · Why good plans go wrong (Debate) 5. 13:45–14:45 · Goals into action steps (Build sprint) 6. 14:45–15:30 · Present your plan (Presentation) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Goals and motivation (Peer coaching) 8. 16:45–17:30 · Tonight's time check (Reflection) ### Day 2: From actions to time Participants can plan their time around goals, triage competing requests, delegate or decline well and run a goal review conversation. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Time leak spotted (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · The 80:20 time audit (Hands-on lab) 3. 11:15–12:15 · The quarter-end in-tray (Business game) 4. 12:15–13:00 · Delegate, defer, decline (Concept burst) 5. 13:45–14:45 · Real requests, real replies (Real-play) 6. 14:45–15:30 · The goal review conversation (Role-play) 7. 15:45–16:30 · Habits that hold (Group challenge) 8. 16:30–17:30 · My 90-day goal and time plan (Action planning) Recommended: 2 days in person (09:30–17:30), or 4 × 3-hour live virtual sessions over two weeks, plus a 90-day goal and time review. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis. ### How long is goal setting and time management training? The recommended design is two days in person, from 09:30 to 17:30: day one on goals and action plans, day two on time and priorities. It also runs as four live virtual sessions of three hours each. A one-day version is available for teams that already have clear goals. ### What activities are included in goal setting and time management training? Participants map their own role into KRAs and KPIs, rewrite weak goals from a plant case, present an action plan to peers, audit their own time log, play a quarter-end in-tray game for a pharma sales manager and rehearse a goal review with their manager. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is goal setting and time management training? ### Who is the Goal Setting And Time Management program for? Employees at every level, from new joiners to senior professionals. Bodhih tailors the examples, case studies and depth to your industry, culture and team level. ### How long is the Goal Setting And Time Management program? Bodhih recommends 2 days in person (09:30–17:30), or 4 × 3-hour live virtual sessions over two weeks, plus a 90-day goal and time review. The length can be shortened or extended after a needs analysis. ### Can Goal Setting And Time Management be delivered online? Yes. Goal Setting And Time Management can run in person at your location, as live virtual sessions for distributed or hybrid teams, or as a blended journey that adds self-paced learning on Bodhih.org between sessions. ### How is the impact of Goal Setting And Time Management measured? Success measures for Goal Setting And Time Management are agreed with you before design, as part of the ADDIE model. Bodhih can add pre- and post-program assessments on AssessAll and manager check-ins to track behaviour change.