SMART ATTITUDE

SMART Attitude Mind set.
1. How to Make our Plan and Objectives (P & O) Achievable?

- Use “SMART” tools to reach our P & O.

- Setting SMART P & O means we can clarify our ideas, focus our efforts, use our time and resources productively, and increase our chances of achieving what we want in life.

2. MKR will explore what SMART Attitudes are, and we'll look at how we can use it to achieve our P & O.

3. What Does SMART Mean?

- SMART is an acronym that we can use to guide our P & O setting.

4. To make sure our P & O are clear and reachable, each one should be:

a) S - Specific (simple, sensible, significant).

b) M - Measurable (meaningful, motivating).

c) A - Achievable (agreed, attainable).

d) R – Reasonable (realistic, resourced, results-based).

e) T – Timeliness ((time-based, time limited, time secure).

5. How to Use SMART?

A. Specific.

i) Our P & O should be clear and specific, otherwise we won't be able to focus our efforts or feel truly motivated to achieve it.

ii) When drafting our P & O, try to answer the five "W" and one “H” questions:

• What do we want to accomplish?

• Why is this goal important?

• Who is involved?

• Where is it located?

• When resources or limits are required?

• How to make it happen?

B. Measurable.

i) It's important to have measurable P & O, so that we can track our progress and stay motivated.

ii) Assessing progress helps us to stay focused, meet our deadlines, and feel the excitement of getting closer to achieving our P & O.

iii) A measurable goal should address questions such as:
• How much?
• How many?
• How will I know when it is accomplished?

3. Achievable.
i) Our P & O also needs to be realistic and attainable to be successful.

ii) In other words, it should stretch our abilities but still remain possible.

iii) When we set an achievable P & O, we may be able to identify previously overlooked opportunities or resources that can bring us closer to it.

iv) An achievable goal will usually answer questions such as:
 How can I accomplish this P & O?
 How realistic is the P & O, based on other constraints?

4. Relevant.

i) This step is about ensuring that our P & O matters to us, and that it also aligns with other relevant P & O.

ii) We all need support and assistance in achieving our P & O, but it's important to retain control over them.

iii) So, make sure that our P & O drive everyone forward, but that you're still responsible for achieving our own goal.

iv) A relevant P & O can answer "yes" to these questions:

• Does this seem worthwhile?
• Is this the right time?
• Does this match our other efforts/needs?

6. Timeliness.

i) Every P & O needs a target date, so that we have a deadline to focus on and something to work toward.

ii) This part of the SMART P & O criteria helps to prevent everyday tasks from taking priority over our longer-term P & O.

iii) A Timeliness P & O will usually answer these questions:

• When?
• What can we do six months from now?
• What can we do six weeks from now?
• What can we do today?

7. SMART Benefits.

i) SMART is an effective tool that provides the clarity, focus and motivation we need to achieve our goals.

ii) It can also improve our ability to reach it by encouraging us to define our objectives and set a completion date.

iii) SMART P & O are also easy to use by anyone, anywhere, without the need for specialist tools or training.

iv) SMART is a well-established tool that we can use to plan and achieve your objectives.

v) When we use SMART, we can create clear, attainable and meaningful P & O, and develop the motivation, action plan, and support needed to achieve it.


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