11/08/2018
Remember, every objective must start with the word , "To." An easy way to remember the characteristics of a good objective, is the acronym, "SMART." It stands for "Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Bound."
S pecific
M easurable
A chievable
R ealistic
T ime-Bound
When identifying objectives as part of an exercise in preparing a project design or proposal, use the SMART acronym as a check list, to see if the objective is a good objective. (Making sure each objective begins with the word, "To.") The objectives must be derived from, and consistent with, the intention of the identified goals.
The objectives of a project should be "SMART." They should be:
S pecific: clear about what, where, when, and how the situation will be changed;
M easurable: able to quantify the targets and benefits;
A chievable: able to attain the objectives (knowing the resources and capacities at the disposal of the community);
R ealistic: able to obtain the level of change reflected in the objective; and
T ime bound: stating the time period in which they will each be accomplished.