Tools for Making Goals a Reality Leadership Dynamics S.M.A.R.T. Goals Tools for Making Goals a Reality Leadership Dynamics
S.M.A.R.T. Goals are… Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely
Specific Specific goals answer the following questions: Who: Who is involved? What: What do I want to accomplish? Where: Identify a location. When: Establish a time frame. Which: Identify requirements/constraints. Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
Measurable To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?
Attainable The goal is “do-able” It is action-oriented It is “within reach” of mortals! A may also stand for Action-oriented and that requires action verbs in the goal!
Realistic The goal must be an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. Again, it must be “do-able” People must believe it can be accomplished
Timely You should establish a timeframe The timeframe must be realistic Everyone needs to know the timeframe…make it public **T may also represent Tangible in that you can experience it with one of your senses!
Establish your goals by answering these questions: The Four Key Questions Establish your goals by answering these questions: 1. Challenge Why do I want it? Define the desire or challenge facing you. 2. Goal What do I want? Write down the goal you want to achieve. 3. Action Steps How will I get it? Your specific action plan to reach your goal. 4. Target Dates When do I want it? The completion date to reach your goal. www.TeachingMoments.com
Examples Good or Bad example of a SMART goal: “I want to write a book”. Good example of a SMART goal: “I want to write a work book on “How to add 10 years to your life” that is at least 150 pages in length and get it completed by June 30th 2008. I will write at least 4 pages every weekday until I complete the book.”
Will You Succeed Every Time? Success/Failure Crossroad Sign – Link: https://youtu.be/zLYECIjmnQs Failure is an Event Picture – Link: https://youtu.be/TNXr5Alytg4
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Time to think…and write Use the S.M.A.R.T. techniques