The SMART acronym are a set of fundamentals that will help you determine if your goal statement is well-written, meaningful, and has the potential to be achieved. SMART goals are an upgrade from a generic goal, which most people tend to set for themselves when initially motivated toward an objective. Once you have a goal statement, make it SMART. Make sure your goal statement meets the five SMART criteria—otherwise it is an impostor.
Dig Deeper
While the SMART acronym helps you with what questions to ask around your goal, you may want to consider the most which are the more important questions to ask first. The most important questions to ask when writing SMART Goals are: Is the goal Attainable and is it Relevant to your responsibilities? Then you can begin to look for ways to make the goal Specific & Measureable, Motivating, Timebound, and Trackable.
