Goals help cut through the clutter of a crowded mind and focus thoughts on the things that matter most. You can’t just set random goals the way too many people do – long lists of wishes that pop up at random and eventually fall away. You can take a smarter approach by setting SMART and WISE goals.
What is the difference? SMART thinking results in specific goals. WISE thinking gives them heart. SMART goals are:
Specific
Measurable
Action-Oriented
Realistic
Time-Bound
WISE goals, meanwhile, are:
Written
Integrated
Synergistic
Expansive
SMART goals
SMART goals have helped many people move from vague, unattainable goals to clear, specific action. You might want to use this standard to
More Than a Checklist
Leaders are used to setting goals. Are yours as powerful as they could be?
Jan 24, 2012
| by Joelle Jay, Ph.D. |











