Smart Targets

Agenda Introductions What is and Why have a target? Issues with target setting Aspects to consider when target setting SMART Effective target setting for slow progressing learners Learner and Employer Involvement Questions

Targets Define the word target Why do targets exist? What happens when targets are poorly set? When should we set targets?

Common Issues with Targets Too vague Does not challenge Unrealistic Reoccurring Ongoing

What do you need to consider when setting targets?

Specific What do we need to accomplish? When does this need to be achieved by? Who will be involved in helping achieve this target? Why do we need to achieve this target? Where will this target be achieved?

Measurable To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as…… How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?

Attainable To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which all parties are willing and able to work towards. A goal can be both high and realistic; as the tutor/trainer you need to decide just how high your goal should be. Targets should be achievable; they should stretch the learner to a degree so they feel challenged, but defined well enough so they can achieve them.

Realistic There must be a strong possibility that the target can be reached considering: the timeframe resources current level of knowledge

Timebound A commitment to a deadline helps a person focus their efforts on completion of the target on or before the due date. A time-bound target is intended to establish a sense of urgency.

Varied SMART Meanings SSpecific, Significant, Stretching, Sustainable MMeasurable, Motivational, Manageable, Meaningful AAchievable, Agreed, Attainable, Acceptable RRealistic, Relevant, Results-Based, Reasonable TTime bound, Timeframe, Time-based

Effective Target setting for Slow Progressing Learners Must be realistic One size does not fit all Reflect on previous targets and review what was achieved and what wasn’t Address reasons for targets not being met and agree support measures that can be offered Targets should motivate the individual to take ownership Targets must be achieveable and celebrated when reached!

SMART Targets In pairs please set three targets to both the learners below Billy Been on programme for 4 months and is currently at 10% No units achieved to date Nothing has been started with Functional skills Is late nearly every day to work Has not completed any of the work set for his qualification Olvia Been on programme for 7 months Has achieved all FS at level one Has achieved 9 out of 10 units Has completed all work set and asks the assessor contstantly for more work

Employer and Learner Involvement All parties must discuss overall objective of the programme and agree SMART targets Responsibility of target must be discussed and agreed to ensure the party takes ownership Resources/support measures must be agreed and discussed with learner and employer Targets during the qualification don’t have to all be qualification based they can include Personal and Professional development targets

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