Writing SMART goals
The following video from http://www.projectsmart.co.uk [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] explains how to write SMART goals.
Do you think you got it? Check your understanding of SMART goals by completing the following activity.
Activity 1.2 Identifying SMART components
a.
Specific
b.
Measurable
c.
Agreed
d.
Realistic
e.
Time based
The correct answer is a.
Discussion
This goal is not SMART because it is missing the Specific component. I have not set out how much weight I want to lose.
a.
Specific
b.
Measurable
c.
Agreed
d.
Realistic
e.
Time based
The correct answer is e.
Discussion
This goal is not SMART because it is not Time based. I haven’t said when I’m hoping to be working.
a.
Specific
b.
Measurable
c.
Agreed
d.
Realistic
e.
Time based
The correct answer is d.
Discussion
This goal is not SMART because it is not Realistic. I might be over-stretching.
Setting SMART goals