Planning & Scheduling
SMART Goals
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About the SMART Goals template
SMART Goals turn vague intentions into objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Framing each goal against these five criteria removes ambiguity about what success looks like and by when, making progress easy to track and accountability clear across a project or team.
It's part of My QMS, MyPMP's Quality Management System: fill it in online, personalize it with your name and logo, then export a clean, branded PDF. Your work auto-saves in your browser.
When to use a SMART Goals
- βΈSetting individual or team objectives at the start of a quarter, sprint, or performance cycle
- βΈTranslating a broad strategic aim into concrete, trackable deliverables
- βΈDefining acceptance criteria and success metrics for a new project or initiative
- βΈPreparing for a stakeholder or performance review where measurable outcomes are expected
What a good SMART Goals includes
- βSpecific: a plain-language statement of exactly what will be accomplished
- βMeasurable: the metric, target number, or milestone that confirms completion
- βAchievable: a note on resources, constraints, and why the goal is realistic
- βRelevant: how the goal ties to a wider objective, OKR, or business need
- βTime-bound: a firm deadline or review date
- βOwner and progress status to assign accountability and track advancement
What's inside this template
The interactive form above gives you:
PurposeChecklistNotes
Tips & common mistakes
- π‘Attach a single hard number or yes/no outcome to each goal so completion is never a matter of opinion
- π‘Avoid stacking several outcomes into one goal; split them so each metric and deadline is independently trackable
- π‘Set a mid-point check-in date, not just an end date, so goals can be corrected before the deadline slips
How it works
- 1. Fill it in β type directly into the fields, tables and sections above.
- 2. Brand it β add your organization name and logo with the Branding button.
- 3. Export β print to PDF, or become a member to white-label and sync across devices.
FAQ
What does each letter in SMART stand for?οΌ
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Each goal should satisfy all five criteria to be considered well-formed.
How is a SMART goal different from an OKR?οΌ
A SMART goal is a single objective checked against five quality criteria, while OKRs pair a qualitative objective with several measurable key results. SMART criteria are often used to sharpen the key results within an OKR.
How many SMART goals should one person have at a time?οΌ
Most practitioners keep it to three to five active goals per person or cycle, since too many dilute focus and make the measurable targets harder to reach by their deadlines.
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