The Well Formed Outcome: The PROMISE Strategy is an article on this site.  PROMISE is an acronym for our formulation of the conditions of a well formed outcome.  We have found extremely useful in our work with clients to help them achieve their desired outcomes and live life more effectively….  Different authors and practitioners define the components of a well formed outcome somewhat differently, but the central premise is that you can’t get somewhere if you don’t know where you are going… The term, “well formed outcome,” was coined early in the development of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).  Having a well formed outcome is typically considered a prerequisite to other change interventions.  A well formed outcome is a central concept in goal setting, solution focused therapy, coaching, and just about any area where change and improvement are sought…

The acronym PROMISE is also meant to be a reminder that a well formed outcome is a commitment to change, a promise made to yourself to do what is effective to achieve your desired outcome.  Having “promise” also implies the potential for future accomplishment and excellence. Go to the full article.