SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet Step 1: Write down your goal in as few words as possible. My goal is to: Step 2: Make your goal detailed and SPECIFIC. Answer who/what/where/how/when. HOW will you reach this goal? List at least 3 action steps you'll take (be specific): 1. 2. 3. Step 3: Make your goal is MEASUREABLE. Add details, measurements and tracking details. I will measure/track my goal by using the following numbers or methods: I will know I've reached my goal when Step 4: Make your goal ATTAINABLE. What additional resources do you need for success? Items I need to achieve this goal: How I'll find the time: Things I need to learn more about: People I can talk to for support: Step 5: Make your goal RELEVANT. List why you want to reach this goal: Step 6: Make your goal TIMELY. Put a deadline on your goal and set some benchmarks. I will reach my goal by (date)://. My halfway measurement will beon (date)//. Additional dates and milestones I'll aim for: Sheet12.072.862.882.932.993.13.163.563.593.623.623.73.773.83.823.863.873.8944.024.034.154.34.574.574.634.654.814.915.025.035.245.445.465.625.776.046.166.817.86 Sheet2 Sheet3 Mission Statement (Why you Exist) Vision statement (Desired end state) A one-­‐sentence statement describing the reason an organiza-on or program exists This should be a prac-cal, tangible tool you can use to make decisions about priori;es, ac;ons, and responsibili;es? Needs t0... …be clear and simple (most aren’t) …avoid elaborate language & buzz words …easily explained by others …not be confused with a vision statement …be recognizably yours 1-5 word answers What type of en;ty/program? Is this important? (e.g. a nonprofit, volunteer program, event, business, etc) Why do you exist? (problem/needs) (e.g. Millions lack access to safe water) What’s the broadest way to describe the work? (e.g. Providing clean drinking water) A one-­‐sentence statement describing the clear and inspira-onal long-­‐term change, resul-ng from your work. These should be prac-cal, tangible tools you can use to lead your group or organiza;on in achieving quality results Needs t0... …be clear and simple (most aren’t) …avoid elaborate language & buzz words …easily explained by those involved …not be confused with a mission statement Questions toconsider What needs to be changed? What are the major issues or problems?Why should issues be addressed? ? What are their costs to the involved par-es?What are the strengths and assets? Both of org/program and those being servedWhat is your dream end-­‐state? In a perfect world, what would this look like?What would success look like? Specifically for this par-cular project/organiza-on For whom do you do this work? (e.g. To people without access) Where do you work? (geographic boundaries) (e.g. in developing countries) Example Vision Statements No child in our city will go hungry to bed in the evening. HandsOn Network’s vision is that one day every person .

1. SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet
Step 1: Write down your goal in as few words as possible.
My goal is to:
Step 2: Make your goal detailed and SPECIFIC. Answer
who/what/where/how/when.
HOW will you reach this goal? List at least 3 action steps you'll
take (be specific):
1.
2.
3.
Step 3: Make your goal is MEASUREABLE. Add details,
measurements and tracking details.
I will measure/track my goal by using the following numbers or
methods:
I will know I've reached my goal when
Step 4: Make your goal ATTAINABLE. What additional
resources do you need for success?
Items I need to achieve this goal: How I'll find the time:
Things I need to learn more about:
People I can talk to for support:
Step 5: Make your goal RELEVANT. List why you want to
reach this goal:

2. Step 6: Make your goal TIMELY. Put a deadline on your goal
and set some benchmarks.
I will reach my goal by (date)://.
My halfway measurement will beon (date)//. Additional dates
and milestones I'll aim for:
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Mission Statement (Why you Exist) Vision statement (Desired
end state)
A one-­‐sentence statement describing the reason an organiza-
on or program exists
This should be a prac-cal, tangible tool you can use to make
decisions about priori;es, ac;ons, and responsibili;es?
Needs t0...
…be clear and simple (most aren’t)
…avoid elaborate language & buzz words …easily explained
by others
…not be confused with a vision statement …be recognizably
yours
1-5 word answers
What type of en;ty/program? Is this important?
(e.g. a nonprofit, volunteer program, event, business, etc)

3. Why do you exist? (problem/needs)
(e.g. Millions lack access to safe water)
What’s the broadest way to describe the work?
(e.g. Providing clean drinking water)
A one-­‐sentence statement describing the clear and inspira-onal
long-­‐term change, resul-ng from your work.
These should be prac-cal, tangible tools you can use to lead
your group or organiza;on in achieving quality results
Needs t0...
…be clear and simple (most aren’t)
…avoid elaborate language & buzz words …easily explained
by those involved
…not be confused with a mission statement
Questions toconsider
What needs to be changed?
What are the major issues or problems?Why should issues be
addressed?
?
What are their costs to the involved par-es?What are the
strengths and assets?
Both of org/program and those being servedWhat is your dream
end-­‐state?
In a perfect world, what would this look like?What would
success look like?
Specifically for this par-cular project/organiza-on
For whom do you do this work?

4. (e.g. To people without access)
Where do you work? (geographic boundaries)
(e.g. in developing countries)
Example Vision Statements
No child in our city will go hungry to bed in the evening.
HandsOn Network’s vision is that one day every person will
discover his/her power to make a differenc
View a large list of example vision statements
hPp://topnonprofits.com/vision-­‐statements/
Example mission statements
charity: water is a non-­‐profit organiza-on bringing clean, safe
drinking water to people in developing na-ons.
HandsOn Network inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take
ac-on that changes the world.
creatingavolunteermanagementprogram A collaboration between
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5. View a list of 50 great mission statements
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In this space, write a draft of your personal mission statement,
philosophy or creed. Your mission statement is your
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One of the most powerful methods to cultivate the passion of
vision is to create and live by a mission statement, philosophy,
or creed. Such statements capture what you want to be and do—
what qualities you want to develop, what you want to
accomplish, and what contributions you want to make. Clarity
on these issues is critical because it affects everything else—the
goals you set, the decisions you make, the paradigms you hold,
and the ways you spend your time.
A personal mission statement based on correct principles
becomes a standard for an individual. It becomes a personal
constitution, the basis for making life-directing decisions and
daily decisions in the midst of the circumstances and emotions
that affect your life.
Don't become overwhelmed by the task of writing a personal
mission statement or the need to make it perfect. Instead, write
a rough draft and then work to refine it over the next several
weeks or months. To help you get started, ask yourself the
following questions:
· What would I really like to be and do in my life?

6. · What are my greatest strengths?
· How do I want to be remembered?
· Who is the one person who has made the greatest positive
impact in my life?
· What have been my happiest moments in life?
· If I had unlimited time and resources, what would I do?
· What are the three or four most important things to me?
· How can I best contribute to the world?
Because each individual is unique, a personal mission statement
will reflect that uniqueness, both in content and form. An
effective mission statement may consist of a few words or
several pages. Mission statements can be written in poetry,
prose, music, or art, and written for individuals, couples,
families, or organizations. Writing an empowering mission
statement is not a “to do” to be checked off. To be empowering,
it has to become a living document. You must ponder it,
memorize it, review it, update it, and write it into your heart
and mind. You may find the following characteristics helpful to
you in writing your mission statement, or in evaluating one you
have already written.
An Empowering Mission Statement...
· represents the deepest and best within you. It comes out of a
solid connection with your deep inner life.
· is the fulfillment of your own unique gifts. It is the expression
of your unique capacity to contribute.
· addresses and integrates the four fundamental human needs
and capacities in the physical, social/emotional, mental, and
spiritual dimensions.
· deals with all of the significant roles in your life. It represents
a lifetime balance of the personal, family, work, and community
roles you fill.
· is written to inspire you, nor to impress anyone else. It
communicates to you and inspires you on the most essential
level.

7. Following are mission statements written by others to help you
get started on your own:
FormyselfIwanttodevelopself-knowledge,self-love,andself-
allowing.Iwanttousemyhealingtalentstokeephope
aliveandexpressmyvisioncourageouslyinwordandaction.
Inmyfamily,Iwanttobuildhealthy,lovingrelationshipsinwhichwel
eteachotherbecomeourbestselves.Atwork,I
wanttoestablishafault-free,self-
perpetuating,Learningenvironment.
Intheworld,Iwanttonurturethedevelopmentofalllifeforms,inharm
onywiththelawsofnature.
To act in a manner that brings out the best in me and those
important to me especially when it might be most justifiable to
act otherwise.
Resolution—Mahatma Gandhi
Let the first act of every morning be to make the following
resolve for the day: I shall not fear anyone on earth.
I shall fear only God.
I shall not bear ill toward anyone.
I shall not submit to injustice from anyone.
I shall conquer untruth by truth.
And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering.
Developing your own mission statement...
Use this exercise to create a personal mission statement or to
examine your current mission statement.
List those things which are most important in your life.

8. How effective are you at keeping those things first in your life?
Why?.
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If you were to do one thing in your PROFESSIONAL LIFE that
would have the most positive impact, what would it
If you were to do one thing in your PERSONAL LIFE that
would have the most positive impact, what would it be?

9. Who are the people that have most influenced your life?
What outstanding characteristics or attributes do you admire in
these people?
Which of these qualities do you value enough to include in your
own personal mission statement?
Project your life forward. Visualize your 86th birthday. Your
friends and loved ones are around you. One by one they each

10. stand and give a personal tribute to you. These individuals
represent the roles you now fulfill in life (i.e. parent, teacher,
manager, child, community servant, relative). Assume that you
have fulfilled these roles to the utmost of your potential.
l What would each person say?
l What difference have you made in their life?
l What qualities or characteristics will you be remembered for?
l What outstanding contribution of yours would they mention?
Tribute Statements
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11. person related to this role
What are the activities of most worth in my personal life?
What are the activities of most worth in my professional life?
What talents and/or capacities do I have?
How can I best contribute to the world?

12. MiDEsVELsOPINiG oYOURnOWN PESRSOtNALaMIStSIOeN
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MiDEsVELsOPINiG oYOURnOWN PESRSOtNALaMIStSIOeN
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What are my greatest moments of happiness and fulfillment?
nt
In this space, write a draft of your personal mission statement,
philosophy or creed. Your mission statement is your personal
“constitution” and represents the deepest and best within you.

14. personal “constitution” and represents the deepest and best
within you.

15. Please review the handouts; creating mission and vision
statements and developing your own personal mission
statement. These two handouts have exercises that help you
develop the mission statement. The final handout is the SMART
goal setting worksheet. Please fill this out too. The handout
developing your own personal mission statement has space at
the end for you to write your own mission statement. Remember

16. that the mission statement is usually one sentence explaining
why something is. Please write your mission statement on page
6 of the developing your own personal mission statement.
Below your mission statement please answer the following
question: why is an organization's mission statement so
important and is there a process that the organization needs to
do to create and implement the mission (think about strategic
management and who represents the mission statement)?
If you cite a source please use APA style and your answer
should be a minimum paragraph to one page.