SMART Goals Definition Specific Answers the questions: What? Why? How? Who? – What is the desired result? Why is this work important to the County? How should the work be done (tools, resources, systems, processes, workflow, approach)? Who will be involved in accomplishing the goal, and for whom? Measurable Clear quantitative and/or qualitative indicators or evidence to demonstrate or – determine whether or to what degree the goal is accomplished How many or how much? How often? To what degree of accuracy? Attainable Realistic and achievable but also challenging – Does the employee have the required skills and resources to accomplish the goal? Does the employee have the time to balance goal success with continuing to perform required job duties successfully? Relevant Fits in with the County / department / division mission, vision and/or strategic plan – Supports a specific strategic goal or effort Has clear impact on the success of the unit, division or department Time Targeted Includes timeframe for accomplishing the goal – When will the goal be completed? When will certain milestones be met?
SMART Goals Definition Specific – Answers the questions: What? Why? How? Who? What is the desired result? Why is this work important to the County? How should the work be done (tools, resources, systems, processes, workflow, approach)? Who will be involved in accomplishing the goal, and for whom? Measurable – Clear quantitative and/or qualitative indicators or evidence to demonstrate or determine whether or to what degree the goal is accomplished How many or how much? How often? To what degree of accuracy? Attainable – Realistic and achievable but also challenging Does the employee have the required skills and resources to accomplish the goal? Does the employee have the time to balance goal success with continuing to perform required job duties successfully? Relevant – Fits in with the County / department / division mission, vision and/or strategic plan Supports a specific strategic goal or effort Has clear impact on the success of the unit, division or department Time Targeted – Includes timeframe for accomplishing the goal When will the goal be completed? When will certain milestones be met?
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