Thursday, June 4, 2009

Project Planning -- Set a Goal

Set a SMART goal for your project. What do you want to accomplish with the project? A SMART goal is a definition of the project with an end-results objective. It is specific, measurable, attainable, result-oriented and time bound.

Is this a SMART goal? “Plan and deliver a luncheon for eight new GSB faculty members on September 30, 2009 within a budget of $500.”

If not, what’s missing? How would we change it so it is a SMART goal?

It's missing the results objective.

“Plan and deliver a luncheon for eight new GSB faculty members on September 30, 2009 within a budget of $500 so our new faculty feel welcome and understand the college culture.”

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