S.M.A.R.T Goals - Template

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Patrick

S.M.A.R.T goals template explains how to draft clear, trackable objectives for Maintenance or Growth initiatives. It defines each requirement—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time Oriented—by linking goals to job descriptions, departmental missions, current tasks, expected results, and explicit time frames with target or deadline dates. The guide contrasts ineffective goals with a fully compliant example, showing how measurement and timing support successful completion. It concludes with a planning form structured by the five S.M.A.R.T components.

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S.M.A.R.T GOALS – TEMPLATE

SMART Goals Requirements

Examples: Not a SMART Goal vs SMART Goal

S.M.A.R.T Goal Planning Form

FAQs

What does SMART stand for in this template?

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time Oriented. Each part explains how to make a goal clear and verifiable.

How does the template explain a Specific goal?

A Specific goal links to a job description, departmental goals/mission, and/or university goals and strategic plans, answering who and what.

Why is the example “Not a SMART goal” considered inadequate?

It lacks clear measurement and a defined time frame, and it does not state why improvement is needed or how the results will be used.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Patrick