31/01/18 se#ng se#ng objec+ves objec+ves Background: The ‘17-18 SEPs were reviewed at UQUAC and UEC, it became apparent that (i) there were too many objecDves in many plans and (ii) many of the objecDves were the very opposite of SMART. The purpose of SEPs is to focus our change efforts in the most producDve ways. We also need to be able to evaluate what did – and did not – work. Prem Kumar PVC Educa/on – Professor Kathy Armour Director – Ins+tute of Clinical Sciences By the end of this session: Let’s start with some defini+ons • You should be able to write a SMART objec+ve 1
31/01/18 G’SOT objec+ve n o D ə b ˈ d ʒɛ kt ɪ v / a r p i s a Noun Ø A G oal is a broad primary outcome. Ø A S trategy is the approach you take to achieve a goal. A specific result that a person or system aims to achieve within a /me frame and with available resources. Objec+ve Ø An O bjec+ve is a measurable step you take to achieve a strategy. In general, objec/ves are more specific and Ø A T ac+c is a tool you use in pursuing an objec/ve associated with a easier to measure than goals. b a P strategy. l e p l a Objec/ves are basic tools that underlie n all planning and strategic ac/vi/es. They serve as the basis for crea/ng policy and evalua/ng performance. … but what is a SMART objec+ve? … but what is a SMART objec+ve? S pecific A structured methodology that can be applied to a hierarchy of objec/ves and which provides verifiable and transparent trajectories to support a desired outcome becoming an • significant aLainable reality. • stretching • simple 2
31/01/18 … but what is a SMART objec+ve? … but what is a SMART objec+ve? M A easureable Oainable • meaningful • agreed upon • mo+va+onal • achievable • acceptable • ac+on-oriented … but what is a SMART objec+ve? … but what is a SMART objec+ve? R T elevant ime-restricted • realis+c • +mely • reasonable • +me-based • rewarding • tangible • results-oriented • trackable 3
31/01/18 A SMART objec+ve is therefore: But oPen beOer to consider M A / R S T: S M pecific easureable M A Oainable easureable A Oainable R elevant R elevant S pecific T ime-restricted T ime-restricted But oPen beOer to consider M A / R S T: But oPen beOer to consider M A / R S T: M easureable A Oainable Closely linked to measurable and should establish the viability of the Probably the most important considera/on – providing evidence objec/ve before any work begins. Challenging objec/ves are OK – (for you and others!) of achieving the objec/ve. but failure must not be built into them. You will need to record your evidence and should include a How can you decide if it's aLainable? measure that monitors progress. • You know it is measurable. • Others have done it successfully (before you, or somewhere Situa/ons can change and it may be necessary to renego/ate else.) objec/ves. Importance of monitoring progress. • It's theoreDcally possible (i.e. clearly not 'not achievable'.) • You have the necessary resources, or at least a realisDc chance of geVng them. • You've assessed the limitaDons. 4
31/01/18 But oPen beOer to consider M A / R S T: But oPen beOer to consider M A / R S T: R elevant S pecific The detail is important. If achievable, but not relevant or realis/c, why are you doing it? Focus on outcomes, not the means of achieving them. You will know your objec/ve is specific enough if: You need to know: • Everyone who's involved knows that it includes them specifically. Why you are doing it? • • Everyone involved can understand it. Will it make the difference you are looking for? • • Your objecDve is free from jargon. Does it deliver wider priori/es? • • You've defined all your terms. You've used only appropriate language. • The main reason something is achievable, but not relevant is related to ( someone’s ) priority. But oPen beOer to consider M A / R S T: Group Ac+vity T ime-restricted M easureable Time-restricted means se]ng deadlines. A Oainable Provides focus and urgency Without deadlines your objec/ve isn't measurable. R elevant But deadlines must be specific and realis/c, or the task isn't achievable. S pecific T ime-restricted 5
31/01/18 By the end of this session: • You should be able to write a SMART objec+ve Prem Kumar Director – Ins+tute of Clinical Sciences 6
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