SMART Goals Machin L. Norris Highland High School

Objectives: Why do we create goals? What does SMART goals stand for? What the six W’s are. Why specific goals are better than general. Create your SMART Goals for your SAE.

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Why do we create goals? Goal setting is defined as Setting short or long term objectives that define exactly what he or she would like to achieve. Organization Motivating Leads to success

S=Specific Answers the 6 W’s Who What Where When Which Why

6 W’s 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

General Goals v.s. Specific Goals A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Example A general goal would be “get in shape” A specific goal would say “Join a health club and workout three days a week.”

Examples……… G: Fix my Ford S: Repair the head gasket of my mustang in two weeks G: Have bunnies S: Have three of my rabbits pregnant within one month.

M = Measurable When you measure your progress you Stay on track Reach your target dates Ask questions like How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?

A = Attainable Basically – attainability is setting a goal that is within your reach. Developing attitudes, abilities, skills and financial capacity to reach goals. You can attain most goals when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps.

R = Realistic A goal can be both high and realistic. Every goal should represent progress If your goal is realistic maybe it similar to something you have accomplished in the past.

T = Timely (also can stand for Tangible) With no time frame there is no sense of urgency and it’s likely the goal will not be accomplished. Tangible goals – can be experienced through taste, touch, smell, sight or hearing.

How these goals relate to SAE Future chosen career path All SAE skills are transferable skills that are related to any job.

How do these goals relate to FFA? Expanding FFA activities Goals for CDE’s Leadership roles Community service activities Degree’s and proficiencies

Sample Activity S M A R T Break up into 5 groups. Create SMART goals for each of the provided activities.

Create Individual Posters for SAE”S