SMART goals have been used for a long time. I have been learning and executing the past year. Here is my summary of using them, which when combined with other tools for managing and tracking are pretty good!

1. SMART Goals
- Deliver Desired Outcomes -
Personalize for your company
Personalize for yourself
Personalize Productivity
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2. Why SMART Goals?
 “Gut feel” makes you “feel good” but may not deliver
desired outcomes
 “Measured” success delivers results and desired outcomes
 “Measured” lack of success provides a path to refine and
success to “measured” success
 SMART goals are a proven method
 I suggest personalize them for your company and yourself

3. What are SMART Goals?
 Specific
 Measurable
 Actionable
 Results Oriented
 Timed
Note: Results Oriented and Relevant are interchangeable for the
“R” and should be “personalized” for your business or yourself

4. SMART Goals Defined
Source: simonlovelock.com

5. How do you personalize?
 For your company
 Tie the goals to the company, department, & function mission
 Define specific outcomes desired
 Limit to 3-5 specific items per quarter
 For yourself
 Designed for career planning not “home” life
 Careers take strange paths at times, but SMART goals for your
career can prepare you for periodic measurement
 Be honest with yourself, always include achievable and stretch
goals

6. Summary:
 The web: there is much written on SMART goals
 Not every SMART goal program works or fits the culture
 Do some research, look for low hanging fruit to make small
step changes on a quarterly basis
 Refine and refine until consistency and desired outcomes
are achieved on an ongoing basis
 Never settle for “ok, always drive for “best-in-class”
outcomes
 Personalized Productivity is an inherent benefit

7. Questions?
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8. Thank you!