How to set SMART goals

Deliverables depend on _______.

• goals

• time management

• a skilled team

SMART goals

are:

• Specific, Measurable,

• Team-based

• Attainable, Relevant,

• Time-bound

Specific goals should answer at least two questions such as: choose all that apply

• How much time do I have to complete the project

• Why is this a goal?

• What do I want to accomplish?

• Does it have a specific reason, purpose, or benefit?

Next goals must be Measurable, meaning we can ________.

• determine that they were objectively met

• determine that they have been tested

• determine the length of time needed

 Measuring is not only a way for people to track progress, but also a tool to help people stay ________.

• on time

• on track

• motivated

You can tell the goal is measurable by asking _______________ ?

• how much

• how many

• what are the specific guidelines

• how will I know when it's accomplished

You will need to measure most of the goals you have with

• standards

• metrics

• goals

Project metrics are key indicators that help to track a project's _________

• expenditures

• budget

• performance

Project management metrics are data sets, formulas and calculations that give companies the ability to _________________.

• track budget changes

• measure the success of a project

• calculate project cost

The goal is attainable if it can reasonably be reached based on the

• metrics

• time allotted

• method