The topics are:-

A. Building an Organization Capable of Good Strategic Execution

B. Strategies for Competing in International Markets

1. For the above 2 topics. For one, describe at least two of your current strengths for this topic, while for the other outline at least two of your current opportunities for growth in this area. Why are these topics important to you and your career development? Have they impacted your career (positively or negatively) to date? If so, how?
2. How would you like to improve in these two areas in the short term and long term? What is your action plan for doing so? Note: Your goals for your action plan must be SMART - Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Timely. See Assignment #1 Appendix for more details on creating SMART goals.

SMART Goals Template

Crafting S.M.A.R.T. Goals are designed to help you identify if what you want to achieve is realistic and determine a deadline. When writing S.M.A.R.T. Goals use concise language, but include relevant information. These are designed to help you succeed, so be positive when answering the questions.

Initial Goal (Write the goal you have in mind)
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1. Specific (What do you want to accomplish? Who needs to be included? What will be the time span? Why is this a goal?)
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2. Measurable (How can you measure progress and know if you've successfully met your goal?)
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3. Achievable (Do you have the skills required to achieve the goal? If not, can you obtain them? What is the motivation for this goal? Is the amount of effort required on par with what the goal will achieve?)
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4. Relevant (Why am I setting this goal now? Is it aligned with overall objectives?)
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5. Time-bound (What's the deadline and is it realistic?)
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S.M.A.R.T. Goal (Review what you have written, and craft a new goal statement based on what the answers to the questions above have revealed)