SMART Objectives
As part of the Performance Development Process Pilot Project, participants are expected to write SMART objectives. SMART objectives are those that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.
The following are examples of SMART objectives:
- Conduct a review of operation area “A” by March 31, 2018, which produces a minimum of $10,000 in annual savings to the unit.
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Complete the one-day education session in Microsoft Visio offered by SGY Software Training Centre by June 2017.
The table below provides descriptions of each part of SMART along with assessment questions.
| SMART | Description | Participant Assessment |
| Specific
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Objectives clearly define what will be achieved. Objectives include both the actions needed and the results expected.
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What do I want to achieve? Why am I interested in achieving it? How am I going to achieve it?
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| Measurable
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The results of objectives are observable and measurable. Larger objectives may have smaller measures that build up to the full achievement of the objective.
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How will I know when the objective is achieved? How will I measure my progress?
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| Achievable
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Objectives are achievable but also can provide a challenge and development for the employee.
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Is the objective achievable? What are the steps I should take to achieve the objective? Do I have the knowledge, skills, abilities, authority and resources needed to achieve the objective? |
| Relevant
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Objectives that are relevant to your team, manager, unit and organization are more likely to be supported.
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Is the objective relevant to my unit’s priorities? Is the objective relevant to my long term objectives or the long term objectives of my unit? |
| Time-bound
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Objectives include time frames or target dates. Even though the performance development process is based on a one year cycle objectives can be set for longer time frames and reviewed on an annual basis.
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How long will it take to achieve the objective? When is the objective due to be completed? When am I going to work on this objective? When will I start and finish the objective?
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