5 goal setting

techniques
to boost team productivity

illustrations by Zdenek Sasek

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smart
s - specific
m - measurable
a - achievable
r - realistic
t - time framed

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examples

not a smart goal

increase sales

a smart goal*
increase regional sales by
10% in the next 12 months

*smart goals are driven by results: use this technique to

set specific perfomance oriented goals
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raw
r - realistic
a - achievable
a - worthwhile*
*wiifm - what's in it for me
*wiify - what's in it for you (team)

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not a raw goal

increase conversion and
you can reach the goal

a raw goal*
increase conversion by 5%
in the next 3m to prove
email marketing potential
for the business, creating
visibility for the team

*raw goals can be used in combination with smart goals

to boost personal and team motivation
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03

woop
w - wish
o - outcome
o - obstacle
p - plan

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examples

not a woop goal

have more time to start
a passion project

a woop goal*
when we focus on perfect,
we refocus on good enough
to move forward and
create progress

*formula: If/when___(obstacle), then we will ___ (action to

overcome obstacle) - use to facilitate behavioural change
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04

hard
h - heartfelt
a - animated
r - required
d - difficult

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not a hard goal

move to the next level
of my career

a hard goal*
I want to build a productive
and fulfilled team, and leave
a legacy to move to the next
adventure of my career

*hard goals are driven by emotions: use it to drive a vision

and a long-term personal & team development
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mmm
m - measurable
m - manageable
m - motivational*
*wiifm - what's in it for me
*wiify - what's in it for you
(team goal)

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examples

not an mmm goal

deliver all projects on time

an mmm goal*
deliver project B by Oct
10th 2023 to get ready to
manage the key account in
2024

*mmm goals is a combination of smart & motivation

techniques (woop or hard) - use it to nurture team growth
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bonus

-er
e - evaluate
r - readjust
*make each goal
smarter, rawer,
wooper, harder,
mmmer

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bonus

The important thing is

not to stop questioning.
Curiosity has
its own reason
for existing.
Albert Einstein

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5 goal setting techniques

01 smart
02 raw
03 woop
04 hard
05 mmm
bonus | er - stay curious

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curious for more?
Hi, I'm Kate

I used to make all my goals smart.

Found techniques taking me closer to
my goal. Sharing the secrets with you.

Why? Because everyone

deserves to feel fulfilled
and have time for more.

Kate Sotsenko
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