SMART

Last updated Jun 5, 2023

SMART:

• Specific
• Measurable - To objectively meet the goal
• Attainable (or Action-oriented)
• Relevant
• Time-bound

• What do I want to accomplish?
• Why is this a goal?
• Who is involved?
• Where should the goal be delivered?
• To what degree?

Look for subjective words (e.g. bigger, better, faster) and agree with Stakeholders on what they actually mean.

• How much?
• How many?
• How will I know when I’ll be accomplished?
• Metrics are used to measure a goal.
• Benchmark, or point of time, to compare with the past

• Can it be reasonably met?
• How can it be accomplished? Split complexity to assess

• Does the goal make sense?
• Are the goals worthwhile?
• Is it the right time?

• The goal has a deadline.