Yamil,
and I think this is often driven by the supervisor's own insecurity or lack of thoughtful planning.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Yamil,
I think this is a great delineation. Even with the resources given we cannot reach the goal, that is definitely unreasonable.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Hi, running the NY marathon would be a long term goal and it is an example of desirable goal.
Hi, have you ever observe what happens when the goals are unreasonable?
Hi, what I find funny is when a supervisor just blurs out directions without giving any thought into whether or not his/her directions can be achieved with the resources given. When supervisors just give out orders that are unreasonable, it lowers the morale of the team since they feel incompotent for being able to achieve the directions given.
For me a reasonable goal is one that can be reached with the resources available. And a unreasonable goal is one that cannot be reached at all with the resources given. It is very unwise for any supervisor to give unreasonable goals.
Linda,
I agree that a good goal is achievable yet stretching at the same time.
Dr. Ryan Meers
A reasonable goal is one you have a resonably good chance of achieving. However, a person should try and stretch themselves. Perhaps one should set goals that require a bit of stretch, allowing one to grow. Perhaps by establishing a stretch goal, but carefully defining mini-goals along the way, is reasonable.
I feel that reasonable goals are attainable goals that you see the value when you achieve them and unreasonable ones are still attainable ones but you need to really priortize them to reach them!! Unreasonable ones also you need to not think negative but positively to give you the chance of achieving them.
Robert,
you are definitely not alone. Many of us fail to think about the measurable aspect, but in the long run it really does help us achieve our goals.
Dr. Ryan Meers
This has been a problem of mine for a number of years. I will establish a goal that is not measurable. I had forgotten that this is one of the main criteria for goal setting
joseph,
What I hear you describing (at least partially) is the difference between a self-developed goal & one that is developed for me.
Dr. Ryan Meers
A reasonable goal is one that is attainable through an idea, a thought process, work, effects of the goal, way and mean to obtain necessary required resources, a timeline, and once obtained a reflection back on the process, and did you reach desired effects.
An unreasonable goal is one that no thought process was given, lack of resources availability (not attainable), unrealistic timelines (to include timeline changes not looking at the effects those changes have).
Yes, we make decisions for the exact immediate moment, rather than taking the time to consider the long-term view. As you said, this usually results in fear-based decision making.
Ryan
A reasonable goal is one that meets or surpasses expectations and is clear and measurable. I think that, far too often, our short-term fears and wants compromise the reasonableness of our goal setting.
Guy,
I think you did a great job of capturing the spirit of reasonable goals. The goals must be realistic for me, at this point in time. I may be able to run the NYC Marathon someday, but right now my goal would be to run to the end of the block.
Ryan
Yes, the acronym I like to use for a good goal is: SMART.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timely
I've found if goals match these criteria, generally we can be confident they're fairly reasonable goals.
Ryan
I think a reasonable goal is a goal that you can reasonable attain. It is measurable, it is specific. It has a specific time frame when it must be accomplished. An unreasonable goal doesn't have these measurable criteria. The time frame it too short or too long. The goal is not specific or unattainble.
A reasonable goal is one that you have first and interest in doing, second you have to have a little basic understanding of what you are reaching towards as your goal. Unreasonable goals would be like I am 5 ft 5in tall 190, and out of shape I am not going to run the NY Marathon next week, but I could set the goal of maybe next year.
Yes & a good reasonable goal can honestly help us with prioritization as we know what needs to be done first, second, etc.
Ryan
