SMART Goals for Administrative Assistants and Executive Assistants

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Goal Setting Advice. Goal setting could be the key, or at least part of the formula, to your career and personal success. Why not try it? To get started setting goals, learn how to use the SMART system outlined below.

Set SMART Goals for Administrative Assistants and Executive Assistants

SMART is a mnemonic device; one version of the acronym SMART goals defines it as this...

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Tangible

You often see variations on what the letters A, R and T mean. For example, some people may say the A is agreed upon; the T is for time-bound or timely; the R refers to relevant. You'll see other variations. Overall, the SMART "formula" is the same in the end, or close to the same meaning for all versions of what the letters stand for. It is a helpful formula or tool that encourages you to think through and thoroughly define and pinpoint your goal. Get tips about goal setting for administrative assistants and executive assistants here.