Goals and Objectives
SMART Objectives
SMART objectives are action-oriented statements that set clear and specific goals, which can be effectively measured and achieved.
Setting SMART Objectives
Writing SMART Objectives
Properly written SMART objectives will include the following components:
- Specific: The objective should be clear and unambiguous, with a well-defined focus.
- Measurable: Progress should be quantifiable, making it easy to determine if the objective has been achieved.
- Achievable: The objective should be realistic and attainable, given the available resources and time.
- Relevant: The objective should align with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
- Timely: The objective should have a time-bound deadline, creating a sense of urgency and helping to prioritize actions.
Examples
The first example contains letters that refer to related SMART objective components. See if you can find the components in the other examples.
- Increase the number of safety suggestions(S,R) by 25%(A,M) for each of the next two quarters(T).
- Perform a joint labor-management safety inspection in each department by the end of this month.
- Conduct a four-hour lockout-tagout safety training course for all maintenance staff within three months.
- Write a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all hazardous tasks in the production plant by June 1st.
Work with the safety committee to share the safety goals and objectives with everyone in the company. By the end of this course, you should be able to think of many more ways to increase management commitment.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-11. Which of the following statements is written as an objective?
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