SOLUTION:

Individual SMART Objectives

PURPOSE: Set SMART goals to give you the specifics you need to achieve what you want on your journey. Increase accountability and pinpoint specific focus areas with precision for both your personal and professional life.

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SOLUTION:

Individual SMART Objectives

PURPOSE: Set SMART goals to give you the specifics you need to achieve what you want on your journey. Increase accountability and pinpoint specific focus areas with precision for both your personal and professional life.

Time: 30 Minutes

STEP 1: Review the Individual SMART Objectives Worksheet and outline what you must deliver in the next year.

STEP 2: Do this on your own, with a friend or significant other, or your manager if this is for work:

  • Determine if the objectives are the right ones based on your role (or your goal) and where you want to focus your efforts for growth. Some objectives may need to be modified or deleted, or you may want to add additional deliverables.
  • Make sure the objectives meet the SMART criteria.

STEP 3: Finalize the plan to make sure it covers all the areas of interest and get started.

STEP 4: If for work, periodically touch base with your manager to provide a status update and make any necessary upgrades to reflect changing role, team or business priorities.

Use Solution Template: Individual SMART Objectives Worksheet 

Individual SMART Objectives

Think about the next year and identify the goals and work priorities you must deliver. Record your objectives below. For each objective, determine which of the SMART criteria the objective meets and mark the corresponding letter. Re-write your objectives until you can check-off each letter.

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