Most of us were taught to measure success by ticking off boxes on a to-do list or hitting predetermined milestones. It’s easy to fall into the trap of what is called the Performance Mindset. We’re ...

Finally, write down your SMART goals. Hand-writing is always recommended, since it helps you remember things, but you can jot ...

Clear, measurable goals ensure the group doesn’t just talk about ideas but translates them into action that builds trust and ...

If you’ve heard any consultant talk about goal-setting techniques, you’ve heard about the SMART goal framework, but the framework has its limitations. In 1981, George T. Doran, a consultant and former ...

When you set a goal, it should be “S.M.A.R.T.,” or so suggests the standard advice (even some of ours!). That stands for ...

We all set goals for ourselves, but are they SMART? S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym and tool that you can use to help us set effective goals. Setting realistic and achievable goals using the SMART acronym ...

In our 20+ years of experience helping organizations create strategic plans, we have found these four tips essential in creating and achieving any goal. How will you communicate the strategic plan ...

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SMART goals are a helpful way to turn your ideas and to-dos into actionable plans, but if you work on a larger team or need to track more ambitious, long-term goals, SMART might not be the best method ...