What is SMART
SMART Goals are goals that meet the SMART*-criteria.
*Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Why SMART
General advantages
- Helps achieve success and avoid disappointing results.
Reduces waste types
When to use SMART
Essential conditions
None
N/A
Non-essential conditions
KPIs
Key Performance Indicators are examples of usage of SMART Goals.
How to implement and use SMART
Implementation
Goals need to meet the following criteria:
- Specific ➔ Focused and process-based
- Measurable ➔ Quantitative and easily determined
- Achievable ➔ Achievable yet aggressive, possible about benchmark levels
- Relevant ➔ Linked to the organization’s strategies, goals and objectives
- Time-bound ➔ Specific period, never longer than the duration of strategy
Use
- This tool is used in determining good quality goals.
Where to find it
IASSC Body of Knowledge:
Lean: 36
Yellow ➔ Apply
Green ➔ Analyze
Black ➔ Analyze
Lean Six Sigma: –
Yellow ➔ N/A
Green ➔ N/A
Black ➔ N/A
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About the Author
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