How do I know if I chose the right goals to focus on?

Goal-setting is most effective when it is done in the context of a greater vision. This requires taking the time to think clearly about what the purpose of your mentoring is and where you want to be at the conclusion of the mentoring relationship.

What skills, competencies, experiences, and knowledge will you need to have to reach your goal? Which of these do you have now? When you identify the gap between where you are and where you want to be, the goals will emerge. Empowered with this knowledge, you can seek the mentoring relationship that works for you.

We highly recommend that you set SMART goals. Remember you have 6 months in this journey. 

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, and Time-bound. 

We would like to share a few articles that may help you set SMART goals:

• Mentorlukta Hedef Koyma Ustalığı by BinYaprak (in Turkish)
• Setting Smart Goals