S.M.A.R.T.
- Specific — Goals are clear and unambiguous.
- Measurable — Results can be measured in some way, such as the percent increase in sales, or the number of employees trained.
- Attainable — Goals are realistic and attainable by the average worker.
- Relevant — Goals relate to your organization’s vision and mission.
- Time-bound — Goals have definite starting and ending points, and a fixed duration.
C.L.E.A.R.
- Collaborative — Goals encourage employee teamwork and collaboration.
- Limited — Goals are limited in both duration and scope.
- Emotional — Employees are emotionally connected to the goals.
- Appreciable — Large goals can be broken down into smaller goals so they can be accomplished more quickly and easily for long-term gain.
- Refinable — Flexibility. Give yourself permission to refine and modify your goals, even if they’re set with a headstrong objective.