Achieving SMART Goals

Key Learning Points

• DON'T: Be vague about your goals
• INSTEAD: Set specific measurable goals
• DON'T: Tackle unrealistic goals
• INSTEAD: Set achievable, relevant goals
• DON'T: Be lazy about when
• INSTEAD: Commit to a timeframe
• DON'T: Give up easily
• INSTEAD: Persist and ask for help

Achieving SMART Goals defines the SMART formula for achieving goals.

• [S] - Specific
• [M] - Measurable
• [A] - Achievable
• [R] - Relevant
• [T] – Timeframe

Synopsis

Carol says she is successful because she constantly sets herself daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals. She distinguishes between short-term and longer-term goals and introduces the team to the goal acronym: SMART. Sam says S is for Specific – goals should not be vague (such as aiming to be better) – and offers WH questions: “What do I want?, Why do I want it? And What steps will I take to get there?” Steve adds that people should also ask “Who do I need to help me get there?” and “When will this happen?”

Goals also need to be Measureable and Achievable. Goals must be Relevant and achieved within a Timeframe. Carol invites the team to set themselves a SMART goal. She introduces them to PEA: Persist, Evaluate and Ask. A mentor can be instrumental in achieving goals; one should ask for help.

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