[aabrie]

I need to do my annual review and my manager has requested that I creat my own goals to be graded upon.

I am finding it difficult to find any goals that are measurable by some means other than to be evaluated by the reviewer.

Any goal suggestions?

[Robin Holtson]

Hi,
Can you tell me a few of your specific job responsibilities, what department you are in, etc.?

Robin

[cknightmom]

Originally Posted by Robin Holtson

Hi,
Can you tell me a few of your specific job responsibilities, what department you are in, etc.?

Robin

Robin, I, too, have to compose SMART goals, and I am finding it difficult to establish measurable goals for my position which is administrative assistant. I report to the South Region Manager in a forestry/land development company, and I find that my support position is guided mainly by what the other managers in my group do. Are there any general SMART objectives for and admin assistant?

Thanks.

[shaubold]

Robin and cknightmom, I used the SMART goal worksheet for the first time this past year to prepare for my year end review. Some general topics that I put specifics to were: start with getting clear short term/long term objectives of each department I support to understand how to best assist them; project coordinator with design firm for launch of new website; clean up files/storage/archiving/come up with standards; become more proficient in a software I already use; attend 4-6 "lunch 'n learn" education sessions; read career/personal development/leadership books.

I created mine in an Excel spreasheet with the SMART across the top and filled in each one very specifically of how I can accomplish the goal, by when, who can help, how it benefits the company. Hope this helps you both.

[aflac559]

I Know how difficult it is to nail down a perfect Smart Goal. I agree with the prior post goals that show learnig capability. I had to write a goal sheet for a former employer and found it help me realized just how unhappy at the job I was. Since then I keep a goal sheet for my own personal use and when asked to give a goal sheet to my supervisor I am ready and have a list of accomplished goals as well.

[Robin Holtson]

You can find a template for SMART goals in the OA Toolbox. Search the site for related articles and discussions - lots of information. To offer some ideas and do some brainstorming; a Specific goal could be asking your manager for more responsiblity in an area where you may be under utilized. A Measurable goal could be an idea for cost savings; travel, shipping, office supplies, etc. By incorporating a formal travel policy, I was able to save $100+ (annually) at my previous employer. An Achievable goal - initiate an idea for a new procedure or improving an existing one that could streamline the process and save time. A Reaslistic goal could include training, education tools (check out OAs podcast!). Time - using the tools on OfficeArrow increases your productivity, which equals time. And we all know, time = MONEY!

[HanjeChen]

Originally Posted by Robin Holtson

Hi,
Can you tell me a few of your specific job responsibilities, what department you are in, etc.?

Robin

Hi Robin,
I am in small biotech company. I am mainly working on biologics lab to perfom cell assay, such as cytotoixc test, antibacterial test, antiproliferation test and so on. Those result will identify new biocompartibilyt material for our Co.

Am i clear myself? Thanak you.............Hanje