measurable goals
Apr. 28 2008So I have to tell you something really cool that has been happening lately with me and a couple guys. Every 2nd Friday night of the month I get together with 4 other guys over dinner. Usually we hang out for a couple hours talking about doctrine, current events, and stuff going on in our lives. Lately though God has given us a specific direction that I want to share with you. We just started this so ask me in a couple months if we are still doing it.
Each guy asks the group to hold them accountable to do either one thing they need to get done that they really don’t want to do, or one thing they want to get done and need to make time for it. We try to be as specific as possible with the actions (like one guy has committed to cleaning out a birds nest in his exhaust fan in his bathroom that has been there for like a year) and we seek to help clarify the goal if it is unclear. It was really a great time and I look forward to more in the future.
The reason why I share this is that I think accountability is important for specific goals we want to accomplish. I remember somebody told me that if you aim for nothing you are bound to hit it. I think that is how sometimes I can set goals I want to accomplish. I have these great plans to do stuff but I don’t really define specifically what its going to take and then I don’t really get others involved to help me make sure I do it. Well, we can change that pretty easy. Get some people in your life you trust and submit your goals and tasks to them. Be specific and be committed.
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Hey Eric,
I used to work for a large consulting firm, here is quick rundown on how we used to distinguish goals and objectives
“The goal is where we want to be. The objectives are the steps needed to get there.”
• Goals are aggressive, visionary, are allowed be vague
• Goals can be lofty ideas, using words or phrases like “appreciates” or “shows leadership ability.”
• The objectives are measurable and specific so you can determine if the goal was achieved.
• Objectives can be validated.
• Objectives are to be SMART
i. S – Specific
ii. M – Measurable
iii. A – Attainable
iv. R – Results oriented
v. T – Time bound
Is personal accountability with another person biblical?...not being smart...just wondering as I have heard from some of my church leadership that they’re not convinced that “accountability parters” is biblical…
Question on Sat May 3, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Thanks Eric! That is a great idea. Thank you for humbling yourself and sharing. It served me as a great reminder to what I should be doing. Thank you!
YellerDaisies on Tue Apr 29, 2008 at 11:51 am