Using the SMART to set one goal for yourself in your personal, professional, or academic life. Be sure that the goal meets all the criteria for a SMART goal. Please be specific do not choose something too big or too general like graduating university, or getting a job.

Part 2 - The Accountability Cycle on p. 486 please develop a plan to achieve the goal you set in PART 1. There are 5 steps outlined in the Accountability Cycle your plan should address as many components of these five steps as possible.

Step 1 Set goals and targets Set clear expectations Step 5 Appraise performance Make corrections Apply consequences Step 2 Develop action plans Define roles and responsibilities Set due dates DISCOVER KNOWLEDGE Step 4 Conduct frequent review meetings Step 3 Review progress Measure progress with a scorecard CENGAGE LEARNING ON Set Goals and Expectations The SMART criteria for effective goals, as illustrated Goals promote success. When we don't have them, we in Exhibit 13.5, are: are rudderless and prone to wander off course. They define a context and a focus for the work to be done. Specific: What exactly will you accomplish with As discussed in Chapter 7 goals can increase incen- this goal? tive, motivation, drive, and energy Measurable: How will you know when you have ac At the beginning of any project, it is important complished the goal? to set clear goals, expectations, and targets. This en- Achievable: Is the action required to achieve the goal gages employees to look beyond day-to-day activi- realistic, with effort and commitment? ties to answer the question "What are we trying to Do you have the needed resources? accomplish?" Relevant: Why is this goal significant to your job However, managers and team leaders sometimes Qor org mnization? fall short when it comes to setting goals that effec- tively engage employees and spur them to high per- Time-Bound When will you complete the achieve- 674