5 Questions
What does the 'A' in SMART objectives stand for?
Achievable
Why is it important for management to explain who is conducting the training in a SMART objective?
To clarify achievability
How should objectives be related to achieve relevance in SMART planning?
They should align with corresponding goals
Why is it necessary to consider whether an objective is important to the team and stakeholders in SMART planning?
To ensure relevance
In the context of SMART objectives, why is it valuable to think about how many staff have already completed a certain training?
To enhance relevance
Study Notes
SMART Objectives
- A SMART objective is a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goal.
- The format for writing SMART objectives is: [Who] will do [what] resulting in [measure] by [when].
Types of Objectives
- Descriptive Objectives: Identify, Describe, Explain, Compare
- Analytic & Explanatory Objectives: Assess, Evaluate, Measure, Predict, Test
Aims, Objectives, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
- These should flow logically from the background and significance section.
- Example: To understand why childhood obesity is prevalent among X ethnic group in region Y.
SMART-er Objectives
- USA County management will offer Quality Improvement training opportunities resulting in 75% of staff completing Quality Improvement 101 by December 31, 2019.
- This objective is made "smarter" by adding a measure (75% of staff) and a time frame (December 31, 2019).
Time-Bound Objectives
- Objectives should be achievable within a specific time frame.
- Considerations: When will this objective be achieved? Is this time-frame realistic? Should it be closer or further in the future?
Achievable Objectives
- Objectives should be within reach for the team or program, considering available resources, knowledge, and time.
- Considerations: How can this objective be accomplished? Given the current time frame or environment, can this objective be achieved? What resources will help us achieve this objective?
Relevant Objectives
- Objectives should align with a corresponding goal.
- Considerations: Will this objective lead to achieving the organization's goals? Does it seem worthwhile to measure this objective? Does it seem reasonable to measure this objective?
Test your knowledge on rewriting objectives using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Practice transforming vague objectives into clear and actionable statements following the format 'Who will do what resulting in measure by when.'
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