Goal Setting · Goal frameworks
WOOP / Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions
WOOP / MCII · Goal-setting method
Good intentions repeatedly fail to turn into action when obstacles appear.
Why use it
Combine wishes and desired outcomes with obstacle identification and implementation intentions.
How to apply
- Define the specific management situation and desired outcome.
- Gather the minimum facts, constraints, and perspectives needed to use the tool.
- Apply WOOP / Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions, make key assumptions explicit, and compare the result with realistic alternatives.
- Record the decision, next owner or action, and a testable criterion for the next step.
Output
A concrete if-then action plan for overcoming the main obstacle.