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    The relationship between commitment and goal achievement within a structured coaching program
    Armstrong, Sally E. ( 2001)
    This study explored methods of increasing the goal achievement ability of individuals so as to enhance the quality of their personal and professional lives. The research tested two hypotheses: there is a relationship between goal achievement and an individual's commitment to the goal set; and coaching programs can be effectively structured to enhance both commitment and goal achievement. Results were achieved through qualitative analysis of data collected from seven participants in a three-month pilot-coaching program designed by the researcher. The design incorporated proven motivation, goal achievement and learning theory and aimed to teach participants goal commitment and achievement skills. Goal achievement research has revealed that commitment is a key to enhancing the goal achievement success of individuals. A review of available corporate and personal coaching programs demonstrates that although many programs incorporate commitment and goal achievement techniques, most lack a mechanism to track, measure and enhance this. The present research tested a program designed to fulfil these aims. Findings of the research reveal a positive relationship between commitment and goal achievement and demonstrate that a coaching program design can enhance this. Results demonstrated a 79% satisfaction with goal achievement on the program and a 91% recognised relationship between goal achievement and commitment. Results also pointed to a 75% goal achievement rate for the program which is significantly higher than the 25% proven by previous research (Burns, 1998). The research identified several areas worthy of exploration including: commitment and goal achievement-enhancing improvements to the coaching program design; and how individual learning styles can be best accommodated within this. The present societal trend of self-responsibility and self-directed employment demands a high level of goal achievement competence from individuals. The rapid emergence of the corporate and personal coaching industry attests that it is both powerful and empowering for individuals to increase this competency. Knowledge of commitment and goal achievement enhancement methods has wide application within learning, education and industry. Understanding the relationship between goal commitment and achievement is of both practical and theoretical importance.