Measurable – Each target that you set should be measurable. It is important to identify clear objectives so you can measure progress toward your targets or goals. You have to establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. Your targets have to be measurable because when you measure your progress, you stay on track, …show more content…
Having a set and clear time to reach your target is very important when thinking about setting targets because if you don’t have a time limit then there is no urgency to start taking action towards achieving your targets. Another reason why time is a very important factor of the five factors in ‘SMART Targets’, is that it is a commitment to a deadline helps a team focus their efforts on completion of the goal on or before the due …show more content…
There are two main different types of targets that one may set:
Long-term targets; it takes time in order to accomplish this which means longer commitment and longer hard work. But most long-term goals are huge and very fulfilling when achieved.
Short/intermediate -term targets; a short-term goal or target is something you want to do in the near future. The near future can mean today, this week, this month, or even this year. A short-term target is something you want to accomplish soon, although this target could also need you to spend time on, however, it is easier to get than your long-term target.
Once you have set your Smart Targets, the outcomes that you will notice consist of different factors that help you majorly improve your everyday life and your dreams and ambitions to be something that is not far at all to meet; clarifies your end vision, lets you focus, drives you forward in life, instils self-discipline, reminds you of priorities, lets you do your best, gives your something new to think, trains you to time manage, oblige you to take action and finally gives you