How to Set SMART Goals: Examples & Template | TeamGantt

Goals are necessary for growth—in our personal lives, careers, and daily work. But research shows we’re pretty bad at goal-setting.

SMART goals provide a framework that not only helps you write a measurable and achievable goal. They also clear up any confusion about what should be done, how long it should take, and when you can celebrate hitting that goal.

Watch this video for a quick overview of SMART goals, including:

0:00:00 - Intro
00:01:10 - What are SMART goals? Definition
00:01:16 - What each letter in the SMART goals acronym stands for
00:01:32 - How to write SMART goals using 5 key criteria
00:02:07 - Specific
00:02:58 - Measurable
00:03:23 - Achievable
00:04:27 - Relevant
00:04:53 - Time-bound
00:05:35 - SMART goals examples for project managers
00:05:47 - Basic SMART goal structure
00:06:20 - SMART goal example 1: Increase your team’s output to contribute to company revenue
00:06:47 - SMART goal example 2: Share your PM knowledge to build your resumé
00:07:13 - SMART goal example 3: Develop formalized process documentation for your company
00:07:48 - Free SMART goals template

By doing a little extra work to focus on specifics, SMART goals enable you to set expectations around your accomplishment and plan a path toward meeting it.

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[shannonmeaney]

Wow thank you for breaking this all down ! Exactly what I was looking for. 👏

[lauravoskamp]

This is a good overview. It could be improved by leaving the text slides on the screen for a few seconds longer. They disappear too quickly to read (context: showing to students in a classroom.)