Set a goal for yourself using the SMART framework.

 Once you have your goal, reflect on why you think it’s attainable and how you plan to measure your progress. How do you think using this framework will impact your ability to succeed?

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The framework is helpful for setting clear and attainable goals, which can aid in determining success and focusing efforts.  

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Sent: 10/11/2024 12:14:00 PM
From: Zach Sanken
Subject: RE: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

The framework is helpful for setting clear and attainable goals, which can aid in determining success and focusing efforts.  

My goal is to complete an Apptio fundamentals, Cost Transparency course within two months, dedicating at least two - three hours per week to learning. To apply my knowledge by working on it in real-world scenario and aim to complete a certification exam at the earliest.

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KRISHNA VENI SRIRAMA
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Sent: 10/11/2024 12:14:00 PM
From: Zach Sanken
Subject: RE: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

The framework is helpful for setting clear and attainable goals, which can aid in determining success and focusing efforts.  

Specific

• Master Apptio Targetprocess and Apptio One to enhance my role as an Implementation Consultant.

Measurable

• Register for Apptio training and complete certification within 6 months.

Achievable

• Dedicate 2 hours every morning for study and practice on the platforms.

Realistic

• Apply knowledge to current projects, improving delivery and efficiency.

Time-bound

• Complete training and certification within 6 months.

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Dileepkumar V
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The framework is helpful for setting clear and attainable goals, which can aid in determining success and focusing efforts.  

My goal is to get the two necessary Apptio-certificates within the next  weeks, I will take over responsibilities in Apptio.

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Nivethetha Ramesh
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The framework is helpful for setting clear and attainable goals, which can aid in determining success and focusing efforts.  

Improving the IT Budgeting Process

Goal (SMART)

• S | Specific: Standardize the IT budgeting process and reduce the budgeting period from the current 6 weeks to 4 weeks.
• M | Measurable: Track budgeting progress on a weekly basis and evaluate the reduction in process time.
• A | Achievable: Utilize ITFM tools, automate data aggregation, and enhance coordination between departments.
• R | Realistic: Identify past bottlenecks and eliminate inefficiencies to make the target achievable.
• T | Time-bound: Implement improvements within the next budget cycle (within 6 months) and measure results.

Attainability & Measurement

• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders involved in budgeting to identify and resolve inefficiencies.
• Set KPIs for progress tracking and visualize the impact of process improvements.

Impact of Using the SMART Framework

• Streamlining the budgeting process enables the IT department to make strategic plans and investment decisions more quickly.
• Standardizing the process prevents reliance on specific individuals and allows for continuous improvements in budget planning.

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Kazutaka Yamamoto
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The framework is helpful for setting clear and attainable goals, which can aid in determining success and focusing efforts.  

My goal is to be on track for Apptio Trainings -completing all 3 trainings in the next 15days.

I think this goal is specific, measurable by checkpoints in training centre. Achievable as per my schedule. Realistic and time bound since I have attached a plan to it.

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Riya Narain
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S - Learn a new skill which is required for this current team

M - atleast 1 skill every 6 months

A - break the syllabus of skill course into smaller parts to be able to acheive them

R - try to incorporate the course learning if possible in day 2 day activities may b in current work, or atleast 30mins daily training for the same

T - Compulsory complete atleast 2hrs training(in 5days) every week, inorder to be close enoigh to reach end goal. 

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SWETHA SUNDARARAJAN
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I plan to complete my trainings for Apptio and successfully complete the RKT with flying colours! Using the SMART framework, I can break it down to key components that I can evaluate during my journey. For example, the timeline within which I wish to achieve, the products that I need to learn, day to day progress made towards the goal. This will keep me motivated and keep pursuing my goal until I achieve it. 

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Snehangshu Banerjee
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Specific- I want to do a Project management certification to strengthen my career.

Measurable- I will go ahead and register for  online classes in an university

Achievable- I will block my calendar for 3 hours every morning to study 

Realistic- The certification will give me better opportunities

Time bound- 6 months 

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Ritika Parmar
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Finish and publish my first book on TBM, leveraging my #BillTheTBMGuybrand. Target: 31Jul2025.

This has been outstanding for YEARS 😮😮😮 and it's about time I finish it.

That is super exciting Guillermo!  We can't wait to see it!  Does Bill the TBM Guy make an appearance in your book?  :-)

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Jenny Goodwin
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Sent: Tue January 07, 2025 05:04 AM
From: Guillermo Cuadrado
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

Finish and publish my first book on TBM, leveraging my #BillTheTBMGuybrand. Target: 31Jul2025.

This has been outstanding for YEARS 😮😮😮 and it's about time I finish it.

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Regards, Guillermo
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Yes, @Jenny Goodwin. It will be a book featuring Bill The TBM Guy. I hope to make it at least a novella, if not a full-blown novel, maybe in the spirit of De Marco's The Deadline, or Behr & Kim's The Phoenix Project. Not that I consider myself in the same league as said authors, but I'll do my best.

It will not be a compilation of blog posts (although I some point I considered doing that). 

Thanks for the encouraging words!! 

Update 04Mar2025: After some weeks of maturation / ideation / procrastination, I believe I am ready to start writing. Let's see.

Can't wait to read your book once it's ready! 🤩

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Jenny Franklin
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Sent: Fri January 17, 2025 10:27 AM
From: Guillermo Cuadrado
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

Yes, @Jenny Goodwin. It will be a book featuring Bill The TBM Guy. I hope to make it at least a novella, if not a full-blown novel, maybe in the spirit of De Marco's The Deadline, or Behr & Kim's The Phoenix Project. Not that I consider myself in the same league as said authors, but I'll do my best.

It will not be a compilation of blog posts (although I some point I considered doing that). 

Thanks for the encouraging words!! 

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Regards, Guillermo
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Sent: Fri January 17, 2025 09:53 AM
From: Jenny Goodwin
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

That is super exciting Guillermo!  We can't wait to see it!  Does Bill the TBM Guy make an appearance in your book?  :-)

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Jenny Goodwin


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Sent: Tue January 07, 2025 05:04 AM
From: Guillermo Cuadrado
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

Finish and publish my first book on TBM, leveraging my #BillTheTBMGuybrand. Target: 31Jul2025.

This has been outstanding for YEARS 😮😮😮 and it's about time I finish it.

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Regards, Guillermo

Very exciting!! Be sure to let us know when you publish!  

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Jenny Goodwin
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Sent: Fri January 17, 2025 10:27 AM
From: Guillermo Cuadrado
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

Yes, @Jenny Goodwin. It will be a book featuring Bill The TBM Guy. I hope to make it at least a novella, if not a full-blown novel, maybe in the spirit of De Marco's The Deadline, or Behr & Kim's The Phoenix Project. Not that I consider myself in the same league as said authors, but I'll do my best.

It will not be a compilation of blog posts (although I some point I considered doing that). 

Thanks for the encouraging words!! 

Update 04Mar2025: After some weeks of maturation / ideation / procrastination, I believe I am ready to start writing. Let's see.

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Regards, Guillermo
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Sent: Fri January 17, 2025 09:53 AM
From: Jenny Goodwin
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

That is super exciting Guillermo!  We can't wait to see it!  Does Bill the TBM Guy make an appearance in your book?  :-)

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Jenny Goodwin


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Sent: Tue January 07, 2025 05:04 AM
From: Guillermo Cuadrado
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

Finish and publish my first book on TBM, leveraging my #BillTheTBMGuybrand. Target: 31Jul2025.

This has been outstanding for YEARS 😮😮😮 and it's about time I finish it.

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Regards, Guillermo

S - As an SC, I want to sell Apptio products to Japanese customers until they achieve our goals.

M -  obtain three Cloudability and Apptio certifications within this Q1.

A -  take an Apptio enablement course.

R -  make time for 5 hours a week while managing my daily tasks.

T - this Q1.

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SHINTAROH YOKOTANI
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My goal is to complete Apptio trainings to win the deals as a solution consultant.

Specific- I want to be an independent solution consultant to drive Apptio business.

Measurable- I will finish all Apptio online trainings for solution consultant.

Achievable- I will block my calendar for 2 hours every morning or every night to learn.

Realistic- A few certification will give me better confidence and business opportunities

Time bound- 3 months 

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DAIKAN MURATA
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My Goal is to complete assigned product certification courses in 1 month as scheduled.

(to be a Solution Consultant with product knowledge fully enough to conduct client workshops by myself)

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Mariko Nakajo
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S - Acquire a new skill that enhances performance in the current role.

M - Complete at least one new skill every 4 months.

A - Break the course syllabus into weekly modules to make learning manageable and track progress.

R - Apply the new knowledge directly to daily work, or dedicate at least 20 minutes a day to practical learning.

T - Complete at least 2 hours of training (over 5 days) each week to achieve the goal within the set timeframe.

This ensures the goal remains Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

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Claudio Fiore
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S - Acquire a new skill that enhances performance in the current role.

M - Complete at least one new skill every 4 months.

A - Break the course syllabus into weekly modules to make learning manageable and track progress.

R - Apply the new knowledge directly to daily work, or dedicate at least 20 minutes a day to practical learning.

T - Complete at least 2 hours of training (over 5 days) each week to achieve the goal within the set timeframe.

This ensures the goal remains Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

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Claudio Fiore
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Within one month, I will learn to use TBM Apptio to monitor business costs, applying the main features of the software in my daily work.

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Tommaso Braccio
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My goal is to refresh my Apptio education trainings and certifications to learn what is fresh and new in the Apptio training space.  I plan to complete refresher trainings within the next quarter.

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Thanks,
Ericka Norman
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA
OneTech | Business Operations
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Nice to see you here again Erika!  

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Jenny Goodwin
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Sent: Sun January 26, 2025 11:10 PM
From: Ericka Norman
Subject: Set Your SMART Goal: A Pathway to Achieving Success

My goal is to refresh my Apptio education trainings and certifications to learn what is fresh and new in the Apptio training space.  I plan to complete refresher trainings within the next quarter.

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Thanks,
Ericka Norman
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA
OneTech | Business Operations
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My goal is to complete my Apptio trainings and gain comprehensive knowledge to become a TBMA.
By applying the SMART framework, I will systematically track progress and evaluate key components throughout the learning journey.

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Prudhvi Alaparthi
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S - To get familiar with Apptio TBM Studio Module

M - Roll out Cost Analysis Report after attending attending Apptio University Course

A - Attending related Apptio University Course 

R - Incorporate the course learning if possible in day 2 day activities

T - In 3 months time

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Peter Tang
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My goal is to get the two necessary Apptio-certificates within the next five weeks, as by then my colleague will change department and I will take over his responsibilities in Apptio.

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Pia Fiegl
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My goal is to learn operate apptio from the technical side. Create interfaces, create access groups.

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Mariusz Trojanowski
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My goal is to improve my productivity level even more further within six month by completing training courses, attenting training sessions, with more hands on experience with apptio product.

Specific- I want to improve my productivity in completing task even faster, could be able to do complicated task.

measurable- increase by 30%

Achievable- with the help of trainings

Realistic- by getting experience and becoming well versed with apptio product it is realistic

Time bound - Six months

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Harini Seenuvasan
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My goal is to complete my Apptio One Certifications by the end of March. I want to set up timelines to measure my progress to ensure that I am achieving my key milestones.I wish to allocate one hour for this everyday. 

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Nandhini Seetharaman
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• S (Specific): Gain a strong understanding of Apptio's core modules, including cost modelling, reporting, and Technology Business Management (TBM) principles.
  
  
• M (Measurable): Complete at least three Apptio training courses and pass relevant assessments within a set time frame.
  
  
• A (Achievable): Dedicate 10 hours per week to hands-on practice, studying documentation, and engaging in Apptio Community discussions.
  
  
• R (Relevant): Build the knowledge required to support Apptio implementations effectively in my domain.
  
  
• T (Time-bound): Achieve foundational proficiency in Apptio within three months, with the goal of applying knowledge to real-world projects.

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Kevin N S
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My goal is to complete the assigned product certification course in one month as scheduled.

I would also like to stand on my own as a Solutions Consultant by the end of June.

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Haruhito Sawada
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