SMART

 SMART Goals

Source: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/career-business/the-6-steps-to-a-smart-goal/

 The S.M.A.R.T.  methodology Goal setting is easy and powerful, and it provides both parties the necessary certainty, that goals are understood. The methodology defines the standard for setting goals; the manager cannot be vague and the employee cannot argue about a different understanding to the defined goals. Today, most goals should be SMART. As the methodology is clear and straightforward, it is used for the performance management and gal setting.

SMART goals and objectives are goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive. It is a term that first gained popularity in the 1980’s when George Doran published an article about the subject in an issue of Management Review (Tallyfy, 2021) .

What are SMART Goals and Objectives?

Whether it is for business or personal reasons, everyone needs a goal to work towards. Goals give people a sense of purpose and can provide that extra push to keep going when motivation is low. This is because many people will fail in their endeavors if they don’t have an organized plan for how to reach a goal.

The SMART Goals methodology defines the approach to define a precise goal, which is understood and mutually agreed upon. It provides guidance to managers, as they prepare goals for the team. It is the role of the manager to set clear and precise goals for employees.

  1. Specific

When setting a goal, you should use very specific language to describe your goal. Most people who set very vague and unclear goals don’t end up accomplishing them.

·       2.  Measurable

Another important aspect of goal setting is developing a system for measuring your progress. Having a goal that is measurable will help your stay on track and will give you the added motivation to push through difficult moments.

·        3 .Attainable

It is easy to set goals that are so huge they feel unattainable. Yes, goals should stretch you outside of your comfort zone but you should have a path for achieving them. Most people thrive by making deliberate changes over a long period of time.

·        4. Realistic

Achievable goals should be something that you can reasonably make a reality in your life. Yes, it can be a goal that stretches you tremendously but it is entirely realistic that you can make it happen.

·       5.  Time-bound

Goals should have some sort of timeline attached to them. Very big goals can be broken down into smaller steps as well.

Figure 1: Source: https://blog.bluemediaconsulting.com/tag/how-to-set-up-goals-for-social-media/

Conclusion

Managers needed to outline a plan for achieving their business goals. This is because when goals are clearly defined, people are more motivated to take action toward achieving that goal. By focusing on specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive objectives, everyone improves their chances for success.

References

1. BLUE MEDIA Consulting , n.d. BLUE MEDIA Consulting. [Online]
    Available at: https://blog.bluemediaconsulting.com/tag/how-to-set-up-goals-for-social-media/
   [Accessed 11 Dec 2021].

2. Tallyfy, 2021. Tallyfy. [Online]
   Available at: https://tallyfy.com/smart-goals-objectives/
   [Accessed 11 Dec 2021].