Agreeing objectives
Examples of SMART objectives
SMART objectives suit some types of work more than others, but are a useful checklist to ensure that expectations are clearly defined.
- Specific
- Does it identify exactly what needs to be achieved?
- Objectives can be outcomes (what needs to be delivered or achieved) or behaviours (how outcomes should be achieved).
- Measurable
- How will you know if and when it has been achieved?
- How will progress be assessed?
- How will performance be evaluated?
- Achievable
- Is it realistic given the resources available and the knowledge, skills, and behaviour of those tasked with delivering it?
- Is further development or support required?
- Is the objective being allocated to the right people?
- Relevant
- Will it help the team/department to achieve its aims?
- Does it support the wider aims of the University?
- Time-boundDoes it have a clear, agreed date for completion or review?
- Examples of SMART objectives (
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Getting commitment