Goal setting skills are crucial when you are scheduling a project with the magnitude of the Phoenix project. He needs to clearly define the goals that can be measure and break them down into the different levels. Once he has defined the goals he needs to break them down to smaller targets and generate a plan to start working on achieving these goals. If Taylor follows the following Goal Setting Tips he can get the job done on time.

• Always set your goal positively, by avoiding making mistakes
• Be precise in setting your goals by putting date, times, and amounts when things need to be completed.
• Set priorities for different goals by identifying what needs to happen first to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• Write your goals down to clearly see what needs to be done and when they need to be completed.
• Keep goals small to avoid the disappointment of not accomplishing things as scheduled.
• Set performance goals, not outcome goals. You should take care of the goals that you have control over to avoid the disappointment of not achieving a dead line for reasons beyond your control.
• Set realistic goals that you can achieve. When you achieve a goal, take the time to enjoy the satisfaction of getting a job well done and on time.