Setting goals that are SMART is essential for monitoring and reviewing progress. The dividual elements of SMART are:
- SPECIFIC: The goal must be clear and concise.
- MEASURABLE: There must be a way of clearly comparing start and finish points.
- AGREED & ACHIEVABLE: Both parties need to be in agreement and the goal must be achievable for the client.
- REALISTIC: The specific objective must be attainable within the set timeframe.
- TIME-FRAMED or TIME-BOUND: An exact, agreed amount of time must be set to focus efforts.