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Examples of Smart Goals: Do You Set Smart Goals?
Mr. Chang instructed us to jot down one of our life's goals on the little pink papers he handed us. Ten minutes passed and he collected the papers. To our bewilderment, only Annie's paper was not crumpled. Mr. Chang read Annie's paper. It said: "By September 2nd of 2009, I will position myself for a minimum raise of 9% of my salary by reducing the department's budget by 9% but increasing its sales by at least 9%". Then with his twinkling eyes and a wide smile, Mr. Chang said: "Ladies and gentlemen, here is an example of a smart goal adaptation of saying I want a raise!"
Perhaps you are wondering-what are smart goals. Well, my friend let me introduce you to smart goals. And while we're at that, I'll give few more examples of smart goals:
1) Specific. You know what you want to achieve. Nebulous goals equate to nebulous results. Goals should be fully equipped with a scrupulous description of the what, when and how's.
Vague goal- I will graduate;
SMART Goal-Within four years, I will graduate Magna Cum Laude. I will consign myself to studying to get a 3.679 grade-point average in all my subjects.
2) Measurable. You can assess your progress. Goals that are beyond measure cannot be handled. Your goal is measurable if anyone can tell you at the end of the deadline, whether or not you have carried out your goal.
Vague goal-I want to be successful;
SMART GOAL-I want to have a savings account with at least P500, 000 within 5 years from this date.
3) Attainable. Your goal must be REALISTIC. That is, it is achievable in your current situation. High goals that challenge your potentials are okay. But high AND realistic goals are way better. Nonviable goals are only demotivators. Easy goals on the other hand are not challenging enough to let you grow.
Vague goal-I want to be successful in three months;
SMART GOAL- I want to be successful in 8 years time by putting up my own food business and attending entrepreneurial and management seminars and workshops.
4) Relevant. Goals need to go with your purpose in life. Relevant goals direct your efforts towards conquering something that equates to who you are as a person. Goals are simply the apparatus to bring about one's mission slash purpose in life.
Vague goal-Within a year, I will become a politician with large sums of money at my disposal;
SMART goal-By the end of the year, I will become a leader who will fight to increase productivity and tourism in my province.
5) Time-Sensitive. Goals ought to have deadlines and time frames. A goal minus the time element is exposed to procrastination.
Vague goal: I will do my research paper;
SMART goal: I will start doing my research paper by 7 pm tonight and finish it by 7 pm on the next day.
Undoubtedly, success is very much grounded on goal setting. But then again, it's not enough to just have goals-we need SMART goals. Compare the vague goals and the examples of smart goals mentioned above-I guess it's pretty obvious which is better.
Do you have your own examples of smart goals? Are you using SMART goals?
Don't settle for just aiming at the target. Hit the mark.
About the Author Frank Liz is a successful entrepreneur excited about stimulating others to recognize their inner power and take action to achieve their goals. At SelfMadeMiracle.com you'll find articles on Smart Goals and more. Try our FREE Personal Power Course - Twitter @selfmademiracle
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