Setting SMART goals David Collins January 14, 2016

Where are goals used? Personal Children Finances relationships Work Annual review Planning Projects Teams Organizations Others

Definition SMART goals help improve achievement and success. A SMART goal clarifies exactly what is expected and the measures used to determine if the goal is achieved and successfully completed.

Specific and Strategic Answers the questions “WHO?” and “WHAT?”. Ask the question, “Can I easily state my goal?”

Measureable Addresses the question “HOW?”. How will I know when I’ve reached my goal?

Attainable / Achievable Answers the question, “Is this REASONABLE?” Can the goal be accomplished?

Relevant and Realistic Answers the question, “What is the expected result?” How will this goal help me achieve????

Time frame Answers the question, “When?” When does this goal need to be completed?

EXAMPLES (I) will (action word/s) (object of the goal) by (time) for the purpose of (relevance/results). David Collins will prepare a presentation on SMART goals before the Grand Rapids January ASQ section meeting for the purpose of sharing the concept of SMART goals. Handout

RESOURCES SMART goals worksheet APPS on the internet Multiple SMART Goal resources on the internet: Med.Stanford.edu Uth.edu Search “SMART goals” on the internet, I like to use google.