1. Tools for Making Goals a Reality Leadership Dynamics
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Tools for Making Goals a Reality
Leadership Dynamics

2. S.M.A.R.T. Goals are…
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely

3. Specific Specific goals answer the following questions:
Who:       Who is involved?
What:      What do I want to accomplish?
Where:    Identify a location.
When:     Establish a time frame.
Which:    Identify requirements/constraints.
Why:       Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

4. Measurable
To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as
How much?
How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?

5. Attainable
The goal is “do-able”
It is action-oriented
It is “within reach” of mortals!
A may also stand for Action-oriented and that requires action verbs in the goal!

6. Realistic
The goal must be an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work.
Again, it must be “do-able”
People must believe it can be accomplished

7. Timely You should establish a timeframe
The timeframe must be realistic
Everyone needs to know the timeframe…make it public
**T may also represent Tangible in that you can experience it with one of your senses!

8. Establish your goals by answering these questions:
The Four Key Questions
Establish your goals by answering these questions:
1. Challenge Why do I want it?
Define the desire or challenge facing you.
2. Goal What do I want?
Write down the goal you want to achieve.
3. Action Steps How will I get it?
Your specific action plan to reach your goal.
4. Target Dates When do I want it?
The completion date to reach your goal.

9. Examples Good or Bad example of a SMART goal:
“I want to write a book”.
Good example of a SMART goal:
“I want to write a work book on “How to add 10 years to your life” that is at least 150 pages in length and get it completed by June 30th I will write at least 4 pages every weekday until I complete the book.”

10. Will You Succeed Every Time?
Success/Failure Crossroad Sign – Link:
Failure is an Event Picture – Link:

11. Pep Talk from Kid President…
Kid President Link:
Do Something Awesome!

12. Time to think…and write
Use the S.M.A.R.T. techniques