SMART is an acronym to give criteria to guide in the setting of objectives.
EXAMPLE
Employee-performance management and personal development may be some criteria for creating goals in project management.SMART goals are statements of the important results you are working to accomplish. SMART goals are also designed in a way to foster a clear and mutual understanding of what constitutes expected levels of performance and successful professional development.
| Letter | Name | Key Questions |
|---|---|---|
| S | Specific | What will be accomplished? What exactly should you be doing to achieve the goal? |
| M | Measurable | How will you know when the goals have been completed? How will you track your progress? |
| A | Actionable | Is the goal doable? Who is going to help you with your goals? |
| R | Relevant | How does the goal align with broader goals? What skills and resources do you need to achieve each of your three goals? Why is the result important? |
| T | Time-Bound | What is the time frame for accomplishing the goal? What are the specific dates or time periods you will use as a checkpoint for each of your goals? |
Think of a professional or personal goal you may have. It can be related to developing effective teams or any other areas of improvement at your workplace.
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