SMART Goals

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Goals can be improved by implementig the SMART Goals method, which is an acronym form Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound.

Specific

simple, sensible, significant

• What do I want to accomplish?
• Why is this goal important?
• Who is involved?
• Where is it located?
• Which resources or limits are involved?

Measurable

meaningful, motivating

• How much?
• How many?
• How will I know when it is accomplished?

Achievable

agreed, attainable

• How can I accomplish this goal?
• How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints, such as financial factors?

Relevant

reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based
A relevant goal can answer "yes" to these questions:

• Does this seem worthwhile?
• Is this the right time?
• Does this match our other efforts/needs?
• Am I the right person to reach this goal?
• Is it applicable in the current socio-economic environment?

Time bound

time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive

• When?
• What can I do six months from now?
• What can I do six weeks from now?
• What can I do today?