The SMART principle

Question 1

S
M
A
R
T

Answer 1

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Recorded
Timed

Question 2

Specific

Answer 2

The goal must relate to the task and the individual

Question 3

Measurable

Answer 3

Progress should be assessed using a direct comparison to a standard

Question 4

Achievable

Answer 4

Must be challenging but attainable with sustained effort

Question 5

Recorded

Answer 5

The goal and progress towards it should be written down

Question 6

Timed

Answer 6

The goal should have a specific deadline