Navigating Change | Things to Consider
The SMARTIE Goals
SMARTIE Goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound, Inclusive, and Equitable. These help you to make decisions and adjustments to processes so that you can stay on track to meet your goals.
Rules for Creating a SMARTIE Goal
#1 | Define Success
Review what reaching the objective looks like and make sure that your SMARTIE goals help you step towards that success
#2 | Decide on a Measurement
There should be a specific amount (number, percentage, or items) that can be counted to ensure that you have met your goal.
#3 | No Jargon
Keep things simple. It should be understood by everyone in the organization.
#4 | Have a Deadline
This is a very specific goal with a concrete deadline. Make this deadline the time that you are going to evaluate the impact or complete the project.
Example SMARTIE Goals:
- By Oct 31, 20XX, Shelf-talkers will be printed, cut, laminated, and placed on shelves to increase education and communication of healthy choices at the pantry. The shelf-talkers will include at least 2 languages spoken by the community that are served, with additional translations available for other languages spoken, to improve accessibility and/or the experience of our Neighbors. (Owner Tina)
- By Oct 31, 20XX, the Pantry team will distribute at least 100 Cultural Food Needs Surveys to pantry members to improve cultural responsiveness and provide culturally appropriate food items at the pantry. (Owner Sara)
- By Oct 31, 20XX, expand the volunteer program, with volunteer task forces that are representative of the community (by age, gender, race, and other characteristics) advising the expansion.