Do you believe goals are important?
Or do you find them to be overrated?
Do you believe that the SMART goal framework is useful?
Or do you find SMART goals to be frustrating and counterproductive?
Interestingly, a lot of people I meet say 'yes' to all four questions.
For the past 18 months, I've been researching SMART goals. I've created a tool for assessing SMART goals and have identified the qualities of a strong SMART goal. After reviewing more than 600 goals, I have discovered some interesting points:
- Most business gurus and researchers agree that goals are important.
- Most use the SMART framework.
- Most, however, don't agree on what the SMART framework means.
- Out of 600 goals I've assessed from business, government, and education sectors, less than 10% meet the SMART criteria.
- Better tools are needed to successfully implement SMART goals.
In April, I'll be presenting my findings and recommendations at the International Society for Performance Improvement's (ISPI) Conference in San Francisco.
Who: Glenn Hughes
What: How smart is SMART? Writing and quantifying SMART goals.
Where: San Francisco, California
When: April 22, 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
More Info: www.ispi.org/ac2010
Many excellent presenters, including my friend Ed Muzio, will be presenting this year.
If you're interested in SMART goals or any other aspect of performance improvement, I recommend you join us in San Franciso.
I hope to see you there!
2 comments:
From what I've already seen of your work, I can't wait to see your presentation! And, to have you see mine! :) -Ed Muzio
This post is really very interesting and impressive to read about.The concept discussed over here is truly awesome.Concluding I would like to say that GOALS are very essential in every ones life....they tend to be the motivating source of energy leading people to the heights of success.
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