{"id":328,"date":"2011-02-02T23:30:26","date_gmt":"2011-02-02T13:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2014-06-09T17:33:31","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T07:33:31","slug":"s-m-a-r-t-goals-series-part-3-m-measurable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/professional-development-training\/s-m-a-r-t-goals-series-part-3-m-measurable\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cM\u201d Measurable: S.M.A.R.T. Goals Series Part 3 &#8211; Goal Setting Training Course in Sydney, Adelaide"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"figure alignright\"><a href=\"\/courses\/goal-setting-and-getting-things-done-training-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\/courses\/goal-setting-and-getting-things-done-training-course\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-366 size-medium\" title=\"Goal Setting and Getting Things Done Training Course in Sydney, Adelaide\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/iStock_000005614684XSmall-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Goal Setting and Getting Things Done Training Course from pdtraining in Sydney, Adelaide\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/iStock_000005614684XSmall-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/iStock_000005614684XSmall.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Train yourself to set and accomplish tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>For a goal to be more than just a wish, it must have defined, measurable objectives against which you can track your progress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To gain important skills in setting goals, consider joining\u00a0<a title=\"Goal Setting and Getting Things Done Training Classes\" href=\"\/courses\/goal-setting-and-getting-things-done-training-course\" target=\"_blank\">Goal Setting and Getting Things Done Training Course<\/a> delivered by pdtraining in Sydney, Adelaide and other cities in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, you can determine your level of success in your various goal areas, which is critical for calculating activity priorities and resource planning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are several ways to measure your goal progress, and the most appropriate measure will depend on which goal parameter you are considering.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choose your personal metrics carefully, and do not be afraid to re-frame or revise any goal which is either 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