Smart Goal Tracker

[Your Name] Goals

How to use this document?

Step 1 - Go to ‘File’ and download this SMART Goal Tracker Template as a Microsoft Word document on your computer
Step 2 - Add your name, fill out your goals and save the document (see example below)

Why are goals important?

Goals propel us forward. They keep us focused, help us be more organised, clear and productive. They hold us accountable to failure. They help
us believe in ourselves and allow us to live life to our fullest potential.

Instructions:
Work to complete this form. It Is more important to have the Goals portion answered first. Incorporate the Leadership Traits (complete list below)
in your SMART Goals. Those who complete the Leadership Training and Orientation Program 1 (LTOP 1) may use the Leadership Development
Planner to help frame goals. Please Note: This tracker is expected to change and adapt to the applicant’s shifting life.

(In the future, you can have the Mentor review and edit this Goal Tracker with you later. The fields, ‘Action Plan, Deadline, Notes’, etc. can also
be reviewed/edited with your Mentor.)

Specific Measurable Action-Oriented Realistic Time-Based

y you will be able to do. Specify how this will be accomplished.

eria for how a goal is to be achieved. Measurable does not refer to a timeline; it means determining a way to measure the success in completing the long-range goal. Describe how you will know wh
ow to acquire the means to achieve the goals. You should be proactive in taking action that will result in reaching the desired goal.
ble goals, considering the resources and constraints relative to the situation.
months to complete each goal, as relative to typical mentorship cycle timeline.

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10-year VISION in your own words:

I filled out this worksheet and set my goals on [DATE] (Optional: with my Mentor [NAME]).

Long Term Goals:

Identify the large-scale goals that you want to achieve in 3-5 years from now.
Focus on 1 Long Term Goal and the rest can be items to keep in mind.
PROFESSIONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Accomplishments, Leadership
GOALS Challenges Trait(s)
SCHOOL

WORK

PERSONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Accomplishments, Leadership

GOALS Challenges Trait(s)
MYSELF

COMMUNITY

FAMILY
(OPTIONAL)
Short Term Goals:
Short term goals act as a stepping stone to reach her long-term BIG goals. It can be completed within 8 months or shorter.
Focus on achieving 2 - 3 goals in 8 months or shorter to make sure your efforts are attainable in the time allotted.
PROFESSIONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Accomplishments, Leadership
GOALS Challenges Trait(s)
SCHOOL

WORK

PERSONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Accomplishments, Leadership

GOALS Challenges Trait(s)

MYSELF

COMMUNITY

FAMILY
(Optional)
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The seven Leadership Dimensions encompass key Traits, acting as a guide to develop and evaluate leadership skills. 4
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Example Goals!

10-year VISION in your own words: I would like to be a leader in the Public Health field

I filled out this worksheet and set my goals on [January 20, 2015] (Optional: with my mentor [Daisy Pulsab].)

Long Term Goals:

Identify the large-scale goals that you want to achieve in 3-5 years from now.
Focus on 1 Long Term Goal and the rest can be items to keep in mind.
PROFESSIONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Leadership
GOALS Accomplishment Trait(s)
s, Challenges
SCHOOL Graduate from View short term goals below Takes action
a BA in in 2019
Takes initiative
Graduate from
a MA in 2021

WORK Takes action

Work in Public
Health policy Perseveres
starting in 2019

PERSONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Leadership

GOALS Accomplishment Trait(s)
s, Challenges
MYSELF View short term goals Inspires
Become a
leader for Authentic
myself and for
my community
Acts with integrity

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Advocates on behalf of the

community issues
COMMUNITY I would like to change Public Health policy for Advocates on behalf of the
Work hard for all Cambodians in my country community issues
myself & my
community. Demonstrates humility and
empathy
FAMILY Support my 1. Get my younger sister into high school Takes initiative
(OPTIONAL) family to have 2. Help my mom regularly pay her electricity
a better life bill Accountable
3. Ensure that food is always on the table
Motivates and
supports the
empowerment of
others

Drives others to
take action

Short Term Goals:

Short term goals act as a stepping stone to reach her long-term BIG goals. It can be completed within 8 months or shorter.
Focus on achieving 2 - 3 goals in 8 months or shorter to make sure your efforts are attainable in the time allotted.
PROFESSIONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Leadership
GOALS Accomplishments, Trait(s)
Challenges

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SCHOOL Study 1. Create a list of 10 universities with public 1. Feb. 16 Takes initiative
undergrad at a health programs that I want to apply to ● Feb 10 - Applied to
university in 2. Contact universities for more information 2. Feb. 20 AUW, Chiang Mai Perseveres
public health or & scholarship options University and
nutrition by Fall 3. Create a list of 15 scholarships I can 3. Feb. 5 University of California
apply to Berkeley.

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 of 2015 with 4. Apply to scholarships 4. June 2015
scholarship. 5. Ask the nurses at my high school for
general ideas on nursing or universities 5. Next Mon.
that they know (people at the clinic)
6. Apply to universities 6. March 2015
WORK

PERSONAL Goal Action Plan Deadline Notes - Leadership

GOALS Accomplishments, Trait(s)
Challenges
Improve in 1. Speak to 1 new person a week 1. Once/week Grit
MYSELF: Become Public Speaking 2. Speak in front of a crowd of 6 or more 2. Once/month
a leader people once a month Identifies
March 2015 opportunities
Expand my 1. Find a mentor in the field of public health. for growth and
network Reach out to someone new teachers and enhances
professionals on Linkedin learning

Volunteer 1. Find a volunteer project. I am available for 3 3 hours/week ● Apr 5 - Found a Inclusion and
COMMUNITY: hours/week volunteer project with engagement
Change Public Women in Health with various
Health Policy organization! Start communities
volunteering next and faiths
Monday!
Propensity for
civic
engagement
 Stay in touch Call my family once a week. Set up an alarm Once/week ● Apr 30 - I helped my Motivates and
FAMILY: Support with my family reminder to call my family. sister get into a free supports the
my family to have a to make sure college prep empowerment
better life they’re ok organization! of others

Drives others
to take action