When was it completed? Anything that needs to be noted on last weeks SMART goal before creating this weeks SMART Goal.

Goals are clear, detailed and determined. A specific goal will usually answer the five “W”s: • 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.

Stresses the need for concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of the goal. If a goal is not measurable, it is not possible to know whether progress toward successful completion is being made. A measurable goal will usually answers: • How much? • How many? • How will I know when it is accomplished?

Stresses the importance of goals that are realistic and attainable. Which may stretch the goal-setter in order to achieve it, the goal is not extreme. This may cause goal-setters to identify previously overlooked opportunities to bring themselves closer to the achievement of their goals. An attainable goal will usually answer: • How can the goal be accomplished?

A relevant goal must represent an objective that the goal-setter is willing and able to work towards. A relevant goal will usually answer: • Does this seem worthwhile?

Stresses the importance of giving goals a target date. A commitment to a deadline helps focus efforts on completion of the goal on or before the due date. Timeliness is intended to prevent goals from being overtaken by the day-to-day crises that invariably arise in an organization. A timely goal will usually answers: • When? • What can I do next month? • What can I do next week? • What can I do today?