by Mark Davison
February 16. 2011 10:44
Some of our clients are familiar with the idea of being "S-M-A-R-T" about setting goals.
- Specific - if you can be precise about the target you increase the chances of hitting it
- Measurable - remember, what gets measured, gets done. Measure cost, quality, quantity, time, etc. Without effective measurements, you will be at someone else's whim
- Agreed to - obtain agreement from the appropriate stakeholders and project participants to assure they don't undermine the goal later
- Reachable - make the goals attainable; if others perceive they are unattainable they likely won't commit or try
- Timely - determine and establish a well defined target/deadline so everyone knows what is expected.