Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals

6-8/9/2011

Theme of the year —Be SMART and Be SMART and

TRUSTWORTHYTRUSTWORTHY

Imagine what the situation will be…

• Without a goal

Set S.M.A.R.T. Goal

• Specific

• Measurable

• Attainable

• Realistic

• Timely

Set Specific GoalTo set a specific goal you must answer the six “W” questions:

*Who:      Who is involved?

*What:     What do I want to accomplish?

*Where:   Identify a location.

*When:    Establish a time frame.

*Which:    Identify requirements and constraints.

*Why:      Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

Use Study as an exampleGeneral Goal: Achieve good result in this year

Specific Goal:

*Who:      I, My parents, My teachers…

*What:     65%, 70%, 80%

*Where:  Study room, Library, Outside staff room

*When:    4-5pm every day

*Which:   Textbook, Reference books, Exercise

*Why:      Be admitted by my dream university

Hymn #19 Change my heart, O God

Set Measurable Goal• Measurable - Establish concrete criteria for

measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set.

Think BigStart Small

Use Project Work as an example1. How many steps do I have to

accomplish for a project?

2. How much time do I have for each step?

3. How do I know the step is accomplished and I can proceed to another step?

Set Attainable Goal• Attainable – Consider your attitudes, abilities,

skills, and financial capacity when you identify goals

Tyrone (5’3”) of Charlotte Hornets

Set Attainable Goal• Attitude – Are you enthusiastic to attend your

goal?• Abilities – Are your abilities fit the goal that you

set?• Skills – Are you skilful enough?• Financial Capacity – Do your goals require

financial support?

Example: I want to own a cake shop• Attitude – How enthusiastic you are?• Abilities – Do you have the knowledge of running

a business?• Skills – Do you have the skills of hiring people,

finance management and etc.?• Financial Capacity – Do you have the financial

capacity to start a business?

Hymn #19 I know who holds the future

Set Realistic Goal• Realistic- A goal can be both

high and realistic; you are the only one who can decide just how high your goal should be. But be sure that every goal represents substantial progress.

High goal vs Low goal A high goal is frequently easier to reach than

a low one Because a low goal exerts low motivational

force Realistic or not depends on your willingness

and ability

Set Timely Goal• Timely – A goal should be grounded within a time

frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency.

ALSO

• Timely – A goal that is appropriate for the time being.

Some day vs Specific dateI have to finish reading this book some day

Vs

I have to finish reading this book by the end of this month for the book report writing

Example I want to be a pilot (Specific)

Now (Unrealistic)

Some day (Without time frame)

After my graduation in the university (Attainable)

I have to study Physics and get good result in the DSE (Measurable / Attainable)

I have to collect information about this career before university (Measurable)

I have to choose Aviation in the university (Attainable)

Hymn #7 By My Spirit