Christian Swann

Associate Professor in Psychology, Southern Cross University, Australia

Christian Swann is an associate professor in psychology at Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour, Australia where he leads the Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Research (PASER) theme. He studies goal-setting – with a particular focus on open goals – the psychology of exceptional performance, and mental health in sport, as well as providing strategic advice and consultancy to help organisations set goals effectively.

Written by Christian Swann

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GOALS AND MOTIVATION

So-called ‘SMART goals’ are a case of style over substance

From fitness to finance, the SMART goal-setting method is ubiquitous, but often detrimental. There are better approaches

by Christian Swann