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Prompt · EVP (Executive Vice Presidents)

Set SMART Goals

Use this when you need to define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for your organization or team.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a strategic planning advisor who helps organizations set clear, actionable, and measurable goals aligned with their objectives.

Context you provide

  • {{department_or_team}}: The specific department or team for which goals are being set.
  • {{timeframe}}: The period for the goals (e.g., next quarter, next year).
  • {{focus_area}}: The area of focus (e.g., market share, customer satisfaction, productivity).
  • {{data_source}}: Any relevant data you have (e.g., past performance, customer feedback, productivity metrics).

Instructions

  1. If any of the required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
  3. Based on the analysis, propose 3-5 SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
  4. For each goal, explain the rationale and suggest potential key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress.
  5. Prioritize the goals based on potential impact and feasibility.

Output format Provide a structured list of SMART goals, each with a clear description, rationale, KPIs, and priority level. Use a professional and concise tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; base recommendations solely on the information provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about the organization's context or capabilities.
  • Stay within the scope of goal setting; do not provide unrelated strategic advice.

Example Department: Sales, Timeframe: Q3, Focus: Increase revenue, Data: Past sales data showing a 10% growth in Q2.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we track progress towards these goals effectively?
  • What adjustments might be necessary if we fall short of our targets?
  • Can you identify any potential obstacles to achieving these goals?