Smart Goals Template

SMART AIMS ______

SMART aims help improve achievement and success. A SMART aim clarifies exactly what is expected and the measures used to determine if the aim is achieved and successfully completed.

A SMART aim is:

Specific (and strategic): •Defined population •Outcome metric is clear (not dollars) •Baseline is measured

Answers the question Who and What?

Measurable: The success toward meeting the aim can be measured. Answers the question—How? •Statement articulates improvement from numerical baseline to numerical aim •Validated measurement system in place •Measureable verb, usually starts with “Increase” or “Decrease”

Actionable: Aims are realistic and can be achieved in a specific amount of time and are reasonable. Empowers team to create change.

Realistic and Relevant (results oriented): The aims are aligned with current tasks and projects and focus in one defined area; include the expected result.

•Aligned with strategic aim •Achievable within deadline •Consider a stretch aim (70% chance to get there)

Time framed: Aims have a clearly defined time-frame including a target or deadline date. Answers the question of when?

Reference: Doran, G. T. (1981). "There's a S.M.A.R.T. Way to Write Management's Goals and Objectives", Management Review, Vol. 70, Issue 11, pp. 35-36 SMART Aim Planning Form Specific – WHO? WHAT?

Measurement/Assessment – HOW?

Attainable/Achieve – REASONABLE?

Relevant – EXPECTED RESULT?

Reference: Doran, G. T. (1981). "There's a S.M.A.R.T. Way to Write Management's Goals and Objectives", Management Review, Vol. 70, Issue 11, pp. 35-36 By Timed – WHEN?

Reference: Doran, G. T. (1981). "There's a S.M.A.R.T. Way to Write Management's Goals and Objectives", Management Review, Vol. 70, Issue 11, pp. 35-36