• SPECIFIC - Goals should be detail

• SPECIFIC - Goals should be detailed enough to be easily understood and should relate directly and specifically to the employee’s position
• MEASURABLE - If a goal is not measurable, there can be disagreement on whether it has been accomplished
• ACHIEVABLE - Employees must believe they are capable of accomplishing their goals; goals should be challenging, but achievable and within the abilities of the individual
• REALISTIC - Goals must be reasonable and related to the position of the employee in order to afford him/her the opportunity to succeed
• TIME-BOUND - Clear deadlines should be established so employees know whether they have met the goal in a timely manner