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More Suggestions for Writing SMART Objectives:
S M A R T
Measurable
- Numeric or descriptive
- Quantity, quality, cost
Example #1:
Original Objective:
The Conference Program Planning committee will increase attendance at its progam.Measurable Objective:
The Conference Program Planning committee will increase attendance at its 2001 Annual Conference program by at least 10% over the previous year.
Example #2:
Original Objective:
The Nominating Committee will encourage nominations by Section members by creating a convenient Web-based nomination form that will be published on the IS Web site.Measurable Objective:
The Nominating Committee will receive at least five nominations by Section members from the new Web-based nomination form that will be created and published on the IS Web site.
