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Smarter Goals Setting Template

SMARTER GOALS

Setting SMARTER Goals in 7 Easy Steps

Name

Goal

Date

Reason this goal is important to me

Step Concept

Description

Specific

Exactly what is it you want to achieve in your business or

personal life? A good goal statement explains the what, why,

who, where and when of a goal. If your goal statement is vague,

you will find it hard to achieve because it will be difficult to define

success.

Measurable

You must be able to track progress and measure the result of

your goal. A good goal statement answers the question, how

much or how many. How will I know when I have achieved my

goal?

Agreed

Your goal must be relevant to your stakeholders and agreed with

them. Examples of people to agree your goal with are your line

manager, employees and customers.

Realistic

Your goal should be stretching, but realistic and relevant to you

and your company. Make sure the actions you need to take to

achieve your goal are things within your control. Is your goal

achievable?

Time-Bound

Goals must have a deadline. A good goal statement will answer

the question, when will I achieve my goal? Without time limits, it's

easy to put goals off and leave them to die. As well as a deadline,

it's a good idea to set some short-term milestones along the way

to help you measure progress.

Ethical

Goals must sit comfortably within your moral compass. Most

people resist acting unethically. Set goals that meet a high ethical

standard.

Recorded

Always write down your goal before you start working towards it.

Written goals are visible and have a greater chance of success.

The recording is necessary for the planning, monitoring and

reviewing of progress.

Smarter Goals Setting Template