SMART Goals For Work Performance

Prepared By: [YOUR NAME]
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Objective/Goal Description

This template is designed to guide both employees and managers in setting and tracking performance objectives throughout the review period for an effective performance review. Therefore, it is essential to clearly define the goal before proceeding.

SMART Goal

Initials	Initial Meaning	Component
S	Specific	State in clear and simple terms what exactly you aim to achieve. Example: "[OBJECTIVE]"
M	Measurable	Give quantifiable measures to evaluate the progress. Example: "[MEASURABLE CRITERIA]"
A	Achievable	Ensure the goal is attainable, yet challenges the individual/team. Example: "[YOUR STATEMENT]"
R	Relevant	Ensure the goal aligns with broader business objectives. Example: "[STATEMENT ALIGNING GOAL WITH BROADER OBJECTIVES]"
T	Time-bound	Set a target date for goal accomplishment. Example: "To be achieved by [DATE]"

Action Plan:

• Identify Specific Goals: Define [SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION].

• Establish Measurable Criteria: Determine [MEASURABLE CRITERIA].

• Ensure Achievability: Assess [ACHIEVABILITY FACTORS].

• Relevance Alignment: Ensure [RELEVANT ALIGNMENT].

• Set Time Constraints: Establish [TIME CONSTRAINTS].

Accountability:

• Assign Responsibility: Clearly assign each goal to [RESPONSIBLE PARTY].

• Regular Check-ins: Schedule regular meetings or check-ins to review [CHECK-IN FREQUENCY].

• Track Progress: Implement systems or tools to track progress towards [PROGRESS TRACKING].

• Provide Feedback: Offer [FEEDBACK DETAILS].

Notes:

• Flexibility: Goals may need to be adjusted based on [FLEXIBILITY FACTORS].

• Continuous Improvement: Encourage [CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES].

• Celebrate Success: Acknowledge [CELEBRATION DETAILS].

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