Utilising a reflective goal setting (RGS) model for the development of crucial leader soft skills

This paper discusses the applications of a reflective goal setting (RGS), framework discussing its ability to support learners in the setting and implementation of leader personaldevelopment goals among 103 post experience students. The RGS framework, drawing upon established theoretical models and frameworks including Gibbs Reflective Cycle, Pennebaker's Trauma Narration, and Locke and Latham’s Goal Setting Theory is described across a variety of learning contexts with managers and leaders from a range of industry sectors (i.e., finance, construction, automotive and healthcare). The results indicate that the majority of respondent’s report using a high degree of the key features of the RGS framework beyond the learning context where it was first presented and applied.