SMART Goals Template
Scribe
DELETE AFTER READING: Here's a generic template that you can outline and share with Scribe.
Prepared by: [Team name]
Date
Overview
Use this SMART framework to explain objectives to your team.
Specific
Describe what you’re trying to accomplish and who’s responsible for each aspect.
Measurable
List the metrics you’ll use to measure the team’s progress toward achieving the goal. Define how you’ll track tasks and how often.
Achievable
Explain why a specific team can achieve the goal and what resources they have to help them succeed.
Relevant
Describe how the objective's scope falls within the team's purview, and explain how the goal relates to the company’s overall vision.
Time-Bound
Define a clear deadline or timeframe for achieving the overarching goal.
Action Plan
Outline the specific deliverables teams will need to submit, and list each task’s priority. Make a list of relevant employees for every step.
Progress Tracking & Updates
Make a checklist to mark off which milestones the team reaches. As you adjust plans, use this space to update workers on how goals or time frames have changed.