Us 101 Week 2

Associate Program Material

Appendix D

Goal Evaluation Matrix

Choose five of the scenarios in Appendix C and evaluate the goals according to the SMART criteria. Provide support for your evaluation.

Goal setter and goal S

Is the goal specific? M

Is the goal measurable? A

Is the goal attainable? R

Is the goal realistic? T

Is the goal timely?

Example:

Nikki:

She hopes to obtain a different position in her company in 1 to 2 months.

Yes

She would like to find another job in her company.

Yes

She will know if she meets her milestones of applying for jobs and preparing for interviews.

Yes

She already works for the company, so it is possible she can move to a new position.

Yes

Moving to a new job in a company is easier than finding a job with a new company.

No

1 to 2 months is not much time to find another job.

Jie:

She wants to gain 5 pounds in 1 month in a healthy way.

Yes

She wants to gain weight Yes

She will find out if she has done it in a months period of time. Yes:

She eats everyday she just has to do it healthy. Yes

Gaining weight is easier than losing it. Yes

1 monrth is good to gain 5 pounds and it is very easy.

Lawrence:

Wants to purchase another car for his family.

Yes

Save enough money to purchase another car for his wife and children. Yes

He Gave a specific date of a year which is measurable to meet for saving for a car.. Yes

If he save enough money. Yes

He needs to set a time line though. Yes

He gave a timeline of a year.

Monique:

Feels stuck in her current job and wants to open her own boutique.

Yes

Wants to open her own women’s boutique. Yes

Yes she has all of her milestones written out. Yes

If she follows her action milestone to the tee. Yes

It is realistic she has a mind set and looks like she has a good plan. Yes

It might take a little over a year though, but if she pushes it she can get it done.

Melissa:

Wants to win the lottery

Yes

The goal is specific Yes...