SMART Goal Setting Model

The SMART Goal Setting model is one of the most well-known and used models when it comes to goal setting. It first appeared in 1981 in an article in the Management review (Doran, 1981) and built nicely on the work previously carried out by Locke in the 1960s. It has proven highly successful in its use for both individual and group goal-setting. Here's what SMART stands for: ? Specific - Each goal must be specific and as clearly defined as possible. You can have multiple goals, but each one must be clear. ? Measurable - Each goal must also have clearly defined metrics for how it can be measured - either for progress or the end goal. ? Achievable - It can be easy to get carried away when setting goals, but a goal that is ultimately not achievable will deplete your motivation. Keep goals small and achievable. You can always build on and add to them later. ? Relevant - This is where putting some time in to plan your goals can pay off. There's no point in pursuing a goal that doesn't add to your core values or ultimate desires for your life. Make sure each goal is relevant to you. ? Time-Bound - This links nicely with the achievable step. Make sure you set yourself realistic deadlines for each goal and it is required steps to keep you focused and motivated.

Organizing Scenario: A home owner, Bjorn Bjornson, approaches your company, We Can Build Anything, LLC regarding a construction project. The Mr. Bjornson tells the company owner, Dan DeMan, that the tornado that came through the area last week destroyed the patio on the back of the homeowner's house. The homeowner has planned a huge soiree for next weekend at his home. It's a work-related cook-out (so it's super important to the homeowner) that the homeowner has planned with lots of people coming, so the homeowner needs to get his wooden patio deck re-built as soon as possible, or at least in time for the soiree. As it is a Monday now, originally the party was planned to occur in two Saturdays. Mr. Bjornson's work and work friends say that it's okay to not have the party in two weeks to take plenty of time needed to get the patio rebuilt. So, the goal now is to build a patio deck and spa on the deck at Bjornson's house by the 2020 Thanksgiving weekend. Considering today's date, Mr. Deman tells your boss, Sheila Kardashian, that he's accepted the job to rebuild the homeowner's deck and place the spa on the deck in time for the 2020 Thanksgiving weekend. Sheila tells your crew that they will do the patio re-build job and according to the Patio Deck Re-Build Project schedule listed below. Sheila tells your crew that they will do the patio re-build job and according to the Patio Deck Re-Build Project schedule listed below.

Reference:

https://www.lowes.com/how-to/build-a-deck-design-and-layout

Patio Deck Re-Build Project Planning *= A milestone. This is a marked, measurable, and noted action or event toward significant progress regarding a goal or developmental stage during a project. Activity's Immediate Time Activity Predecessor Activity (days) Identity Milestones (What activity must occur before this one...) Bidding Phase Complete Estimate w/Plans 7 A None Receive City Bidding Permits 3 B A Receive Bid from Excavator 1 3 C B Receive Bid from Excavator 2 4 D B Receive Bid from Excavator 3 un E B Receive Bid for Concrete (Mason) 2 F Receive Bid from Carpenter 1 6 G Receive Bid from Carpenter 2 7 H Receive Bid from Carpenter 3 I Receive Bid from Plumber 1 2 A Receive Bid from Electrical/Mechanical Contractor 1 2 K B Receive Bid from 3 L B 2TMGT 492 Planning and Goal Setting 3 Order BOM Components for Carpenter 1 AA A,B,O Receive Spa BB Z Receive BOM Components 9 CC AA Payment Phase Receive Bill, Pay Excavator 15 DD R Receive Bill, Pay Mason 30 EE Receive Bill, Pay Carpenter 15 FF U Receive Bill, Pay Plumber 30 GG W Receive Bill, Pay Mechanical Contractor 30 HH V. X Utilization Phase Break-in Spa 2 X Patio Party JJ Directions: Develop a goal statement for this project that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound for organizing scenario below. Explain why the goal statement is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Use the SMART Goal Setting Method to develop it. Provide your goal statement and rationale for it below. Submit this in- class assignment by the due date and time. 1) Provide a goal statement for project described above, below. 2) Provide your rationale that the goal statement is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound below. 3) Produce a Gantt chart detailing the 5 major phases of the construction project above. 4) Since Productivity = Output / Labor + Capital + Materials:TMGT 492 Planning and Goal Setting 2 Electrical/Mechanical Contractor 2 Approval Phase Approve Excavator 2 Bid 2 M C,D.E Approve Concrete Bid and order concrete per the bid N F Approve Carpenter 1 Bid and order lumber per the bid O G,H,I Approve Plumber Bid P J Approve Mechanical Contractor Bid 1 O K.L Work Phase Excavate Patio Foundation (Excavator) 3 R M,N Pour Concrete Footings (Mason) in R Concrete Cure Time (Mason) 7 T Construct Patio (Except Railing) (Carpenter) U O, T Install Spa (Mechanical Contractor) V C Install Plumbing (Plumber) W Wire Electrical (Mechanical Contractor) X Q Complete Patio (Railing Completed), Landscape (Me) 4 Y T.U Ordering/Order Acceptance Phase Order Spa 1 Z A,B