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SMART Goals

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SMART Goals

What Are SMART Goals? Meaning, Criteria and an Example

SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Here are the five criteria in one table with the question to ask for each, a vague goal turned SMART, Doran's 1981 original and the honest pros and cons.

October 20, 2026 · 5 min read