S.M.A.R.T. Goals

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

  • Specific - Clearly defined, with no room for misinterpretation
  • Measurable - Specify the measures or indicators used to meet your objective
  • Attainable - Achievable, but with challenging stretches
  • Relevant - Important to teams and individual employees
  • Time-bound - Milestones and end dates
  • Specific
    • What do I want to accomplish?
    • Why is this a goal?
    • Who is involved?
    • Where should the goal be delivered?
    • To what degree?
  • Measurable
    • How much?
    • How many?
    • How will I know when it’s accomplished?
    • Choose metrics and benchmarks.
  • Attainable
    • Can it reasonably be reached?
    • How can it be accomplished?
  • Relevant
    • Does the goal make sense?
    • Is the goal worthwhile?
    • Is it the right time?