SMART Goals, What & Why?

SMART Goals

If goals aren’t reachable, they aren’t worth making. To set realistic goals, follow the SMART goals guidelines.

Specific

Define the goal as much as possible with details.

• Who is involved?
• What do I want to accomplish?
• Where will it be done?
• Why am I doing this?
• Which constraints/requirements do I have?

Measurable

All goals should have a way to evaluate whether or not they were accomplished

• Can you track the progress & measure the outcome?
• How much?
• How many?
• How will I know when my goal is accomplished?

Attainable

Must be something are capable of reaching.

• Is the goal reasonable enough to be accomplished?
• Make sure the goal is not out of reach or below standard performance.

Relevant

Must be an objective toward which you are both willing & able to work.

• Is the goal worthwhile & will it meet your needs?
• Is each goal consistent with other goals you fits with your immediate and long team plans?

Timely

Make sure that have a time set as a “dead line” so goal is not unending.

• Your objective should include a time limit.
• It will establish a sense of urgency and prompt you to have better time management.

Goal setting is an important method of:

• Deciding what’s important to achieve
• Motivating
• Building self-confidence