Tag: SMART goals

Find Results with SMART Goals – Part 2

By Michelle GaborIn Management, Metrics, Organizational alignment, Project Management, Strategic PlanningPosted

SMART Goals in Action Last week's article demonstrated how good intentions are just not enough when setting goals. SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) are very popular because they are effective with only a small investment of time and attention. How? When? Where? Who? What? SMART goals are results-focused because you...

Find Results with SMART Goals – Part 1

By Michelle GaborIn Metrics, Motivation, Organizational alignment, Project Management, Strategic PlanningPosted

 Make Your Goals SMART It’s that time of year where many make New Year’s resolutions – unfortunately only 9% of people achieve their goal. Good intentions are a great start. Many fail because the goal is ill-defined, over-ambitious, or unrealistic. Your organization, just like us as individuals, is much more likely to achieve...