Smart Goal Setting Flashcard

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What does it mean for a goal to be specific?

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Clear and well-defined

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Why is it important for goals to be specific?

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Specific goals provide clarity and direction, making it easier to measure progress and stay focused.

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How do you measure the outcomes of a goal?

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By setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) criteria and tracking progress towards those criteria.

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Give an example of a measurable outcome for a goal.

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Increasing sales by 10%.

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What factors should be considered to determine if a goal is achievable? Options: All of the above, Only financial factors, The weather forecast

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All of the above

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Why is it important for a goal to be achievable?

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To increase the likelihood of accomplishment and boost motivation and confidence.

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How can a goal be relevant to long-term objectives?

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By aligning with the overall vision and mission of the organization or individual, and by contributing to the achievement of the long-term objectives.

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Explain the importance of aligning a goal with long-term objectives.

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It ensures that the goal contributes to the overall strategic direction of the organization and helps in achieving sustainable success.

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What are the SMART steps of goal setting?

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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

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Provide an example of how to apply the SMART steps to a specific goal: Losing 5 pounds in the next 3 months by eating more junk food, Increasing productivity by 20% in the next year by taking more breaks, Setting a goal to increase sales by 10% within the next 6 months by implementing a new marketing strategy., Improving customer satisfaction by 15% in the next 6 months by ignoring customer feedback.

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Setting a goal to increase sales by 10% within the next 6 months by implementing a new marketing strategy.