Setting a Goal for Air Quality in the Village John Whitesides Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

What is a Goal? A goal is Attainable Relevant Timely Effective Written

Benefits of Goal Setting Provides a tool for assessment Improves performance Provides direction

Goals vs. Objectives Goals Provide framework for the organization More specific “what we’ll be doing and in what time….”

Attainable Challenging but realistic Likelihood of success Possess (or can develop) the abilities, skills or knowledge to attain

Relevant Works with the strategic planning of the community Value Consider the changing environment Have input

Timely Timing can impact attainability Is this the right time for this project?

Effective Focused on substantial issues and not mired down by smaller ones Provide a return on investment Accomplish something Durable

Written Clear reference for direction, commitment Periodic review A record of change Means of communication

Questions to answer…. What skills are needed? What information/knowledge is needed? What help/collaboration is needed? What resources are needed? What barriers are present?

Maintaining your goals... Regularly review goal progress with stakeholders Keep the lines of communication open Manage your milestones Be flexible – changes in needs, priorities, resources may occur Consider new goals through the process