1. SMART Goals “A goal properly set is halfway reached” -Abraham Lincoln-

2. What Are SMART Goals?  Specific – the "what"  Measurable – quantity, quality and cost  Attainable – challenging, yet achievable  Relevant – supports basis for job  Time Bound – a beginning and an end

3. Why Set SMART Goals?  Gain clarity/ sense of direction;  Solid infrastructure for Annual Performance Review;  Helps with buy-in from the Chair/leadership;  Increased accountability and probability of achieving the goal(s)

4. Specific A specific goal will usually answer the five 'W' questions:  What: What do I want to accomplish?  Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.  Who: Who is involved?  Where: Identify a location.  Which: Identify requirements and constraints.

5. Measurable A measurable goal will usually answer questions such as:  How much?  How many?  How will I know when it is accomplished? Indicators should be quantifiable

6. Attainable An achievable goal will usually answer the question: How?  How can the goal be accomplished?  How realistic is the goal based on other constraints?

7. Relevant A relevant goal can answer yes to these questions:  Does this seem worthwhile?  Is this the right time?  Does this match our other efforts/needs?  Are you the right person?  Is it applicable in the current socio- economic environment?

8. Time Bound A time-bound goal will usually answer the question: When?  What can I do six months from now?  What can I do six weeks from now?  What can I do today?

9. Final Thoughts  Review your goals and modify them as necessary  Establish an emotional connection  Have a mid-cycle touch base  If the goal wasn’t accomplished this year, try again next year!