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			            	Arsen Osipov
			            
Achievable vs. Realistic

	          		I don`t see much difference between the terms "Achievable" and "Realistic", I`d rather say "Results-oriented" or "Results-directed".
				      
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						            	Gemma
												
				                MBO - SMART

													Achievable v realistic...  Is achievable more relevant to the individual completing the tasks? Whilst realistic may tak into account external factors out of the control of the individual?
				                
						            	Pam
												
				                SMART: Achievable vs Realistic

													An easy way to see the difference between achievable and realistic is with weight loss. Is having a goal of losing twenty pounds in two weeks SMART? It is specific, measurable, achievable, but losing twenty pounds in two weeks is not realistic. Changing the time frame can make this achievable and realistic.
				                
						            	Ian Moody
Trainer, United Kingdom
												
				                The A in SMART

													Whilst the most commonly accepted meaning of SMART leads the test to be Achievable this is far too 'close' to realistic. If we consider Drucker's views on the role of contemporary management as being

(a) objective setting

(b) work organisation

(c) motivation

(d) measuring performance and control

(e) developing people

Drucker emphasised communication as a prime management function evidenced in (a), (c) and (d).

We should surely think in terms of Agreeable, which also works well with good delegation practice and appraisal systems.
				                
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