Employee Relations | Writing SMART Objectives
Writing SMART Objectives
New objectives should be:
- Agreed upon with employee
- Based on job requirements
- Specific and significant end result – not part of day to day job responsibilities
- Aligned with goals of functional group and University
- Take existing conditions into account
- Completed prior to the appraisal interview
- Revised during the review period as position expectations change
SMART objectives:
S – Specific
Clearly defines a single outcome or result
M – Measurable
Identifies criteria for successful achievement (i.e. – quantity, quality, cost, schedule)
A – Attainable/Achievable
Feasible given the employee’s skill set, control, scope of job, and the organization’s resources
R – Relevant
Meaningful and significant to the individual and the organization
T – Time Bound
Defines a deadline or target date and includes interim steps and a plan to monitor progress
Employee Relations Contact
Kevin Sansberry
Senior Human Resources Specialist
sansberryk@umkc.edu
816-235-5818