Planning - 5 Characteristics of Great Goals

What are the five characteristics that great goals tend to have?

Answer:

Great goals tend to have the following five characteristics:

1.     Specific—clearly targeted key results and outcomes to be accomplished.

2.     Timely—linked to specific timetables and “due dates.”

3.     Measurable—described so results can be measured without ambiguity.

4.     Challenging—include a stretch factor that moves toward real gains.

5.     Attainable—although challenging, realistic and possible to achieve.

Source: Management, 11th Edition - John R. Schermerhorn