Goals must be…..

Specific - Objective or goal can't be diffuse or nebulous but should be precisely defined

Measurable - Define a method of measuring the objective/ goal

Achievable - It also must be achievable

Realistic - It must be realistic objective/ goal, and it must make sense to do it.

Time-related - to be completed within an agreed time scale.

In addition to the SMART Acronym and as is explained in Launching A Leadership Revolution, goals must be…

Written – If a goal is not written it gives someone the room to maneuver if things don’t go as planned. 

Set in Stone – The goal CANNOT change no matter what! 

Provide Motivation – the goal must be strong enough to provide an incentive for the person to meet it. 

In Line With Priorities and Values – The goal should not compromise your one of your core beliefs.

Prominent – There should be a systematic way of regularly reminding yourself of the goals.  One example would be to place a list of your goals on the bathroom mirror.  That way you will be reminded what your goals are every time you go into the bathroom.