Goals: Making Goals Measurable

The video discusses the importance of measurability in SMART goals, emphasizing that measurable goals help track progress, make adjustments, and celebrate successes. Techniques for making goals measurable include quantifying objectives, setting milestones, and using tracking tools. Examples are provided to illustrate how non-measurable goals can be transformed into measurable ones. The video concludes with a preview of the next topic: ensuring goals are achievable.

Why is measurability compared to mile markers on a highway?

• It helps in setting goals.

• It allows tracking of progress and adjustments.

• It provides a scenic view.

• It ensures goals are achievable.

Which of the following is a technique to make goals measurable?

• Avoiding milestones

• Quantifying objectives with numbers

• Using qualitative metrics

• Setting vague objectives

How can a goal of 'being happier' be made measurable?

• By setting a happiness target

• By thinking positively

• By dedicating 30 minutes a day to learning a new skill

• By avoiding stress

What is a measurable goal for improving customer satisfaction?

• We'll increase our customer satisfaction rating by 10% in the next quarter.

• We aim to have happier customers.

• We should focus on customer feedback.

• We need to improve customer satisfaction.

What is one benefit of making goals measurable?

• It adds accountability to goal setting.

• It reduces the need for tracking.

• It makes goals more abstract.

• It complicates the goal-setting process.