Long Term Smart Goals Essay

Three Long-Term SMART Goals The first long-term goal to develop my professional leadership skills will be to complete my WGU masters program. It is definitely specific. It can be measured by my completion. It is achievable, realistic, and timely. It is the first true step I have taken to advance at my job. The second is to attend a minimum of three professional development opportunities, for my position at the college, each year, for the next 3 years. To accomplish this will require adequate budgeting, time management, and commitment to completing the goal. They can be accomplished either by travel and personal attendance or by webinar. It is important to remain current in the requirements of my position and this can be accomplished by networking with professionals from other institutions that have similar job duties. The third goal will be to focus on reaching the goals of the college as described in the 5-year strategic plan. My first two long-term goals will enhance the opportunity to be a valuable contributor to this goal. My department has direct affect on a large portion of the college’s strategic plan and my focus and influence could be a major factor in reaching those goals. I can …show more content…
Once I place the time block on my calendar, this goal becomes very specific. I will be able to measure its effectiveness by reviewing how well I accomplished tasks from the previous week and how effectively I can prepare for the upcoming week. There is no question that it is achievable and realistic. Timeliness might need to be adjusted if it is determined that doing this exercise on Friday rather than Monday would be more effective. I will have to make it very clear to my staff that this is a valuable time for me and needs to be respected. Too often, constant interruptions can disrupt any opportunity to review or