SMART Goals Comparison Grid

A client wants to use SMART Goals Comparison Grid as an optional reflection

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A client wants to use SMART Goals Comparison Grid as an optional reflection
A client wants to record context without inferring a cause, identity, or diagnosis
A client wants to prepare one question or optional next step
How to Introduce This Tool Plus

What did you notice, what remains uncertain, and which question or optional next step feels useful?

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Tool Classification
Domain
Executive
Type
Worksheet
Phase
Goal Setting
Details
15 min Mid session As-needed
Topics
Accountability

For the Coaching Practitioner

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Coaching Scenarios Plus
1 The executive with persuasive goals that have no measurable definition of done
Context

A client brings a situation related to SMART Goals Comparison Grid and wants an optional, practical coaching reflection. Confirm the client's own words, context, goal, privacy needs, and preferred scope before using the tool.

How to Introduce

Offer the tool as optional. Explain what it does, distinguish it from nearby tools, and confirm the client's language, access needs, and consent.

What to Watch For

Keep observations client-owned. Do not infer a diagnosis, hidden motive, fixed identity, cause, treatment, measurement, or correct decision from an answer, selection, blank, or rating.

Debrief

Ask what the client noticed, what remains uncertain, and whether one small experiment, additional question, or qualified referral would be useful.

Flags

Not therapy, diagnosis, medical, legal, financial, or employment advice. Adapt or stop for distress or risk; use qualified or emergency support when appropriate.

2 The client whose goals consistently slip because they have never been time-bound with real consequences
Context

A client brings a situation related to SMART Goals Comparison Grid and wants an optional, practical coaching reflection. Confirm the client's own words, context, goal, privacy needs, and preferred scope before using the tool.

How to Introduce

Offer the tool as optional. Explain what it does, distinguish it from nearby tools, and confirm the client's language, access needs, and consent.

What to Watch For

Keep observations client-owned. Do not infer a diagnosis, hidden motive, fixed identity, cause, treatment, measurement, or correct decision from an answer, selection, blank, or rating.

Debrief

Ask what the client noticed, what remains uncertain, and whether one small experiment, additional question, or qualified referral would be useful.

Flags

Not therapy, diagnosis, medical, legal, financial, or employment advice. Adapt or stop for distress or risk; use qualified or emergency support when appropriate.

3 The client setting quarterly priorities who needs to distinguish between strategy and task management
Context

A client brings a situation related to SMART Goals Comparison Grid and wants an optional, practical coaching reflection. Confirm the client's own words, context, goal, privacy needs, and preferred scope before using the tool.

How to Introduce

Offer the tool as optional. Explain what it does, distinguish it from nearby tools, and confirm the client's language, access needs, and consent.

What to Watch For

Keep observations client-owned. Do not infer a diagnosis, hidden motive, fixed identity, cause, treatment, measurement, or correct decision from an answer, selection, blank, or rating.

Debrief

Ask what the client noticed, what remains uncertain, and whether one small experiment, additional question, or qualified referral would be useful.

Flags

Not therapy, diagnosis, medical, legal, financial, or employment advice. Adapt or stop for distress or risk; use qualified or emergency support when appropriate.

Tool Flow Plus
Requires
  • None - standalone tool
Produces
  • client-owned observations
  • context and uncertainty notes
  • an optional question or next step

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