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SMART Matrix – create better projects

SMART targets are the basis for all good project plans. They help you break down a project into all the necessary parts, so you can see whether it’s really a good idea.

So if you’re trying to decide between a few courses of action, or you’re trying to sell your idea to someone else fill out this SMART matrix to help you.

This explains what SMART stands for and gives examples.

You can fill out the sheet with the rest of your team to ensure you all have a good understanding of what you’re trying to achieve and why.

Created by Asher Jacobsberg at School Councils UK.

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SMART Matrix – School Council Project Planning

School Councils UK Training Please feel free to reproduce this resource with acknowledgement (non-commercial use only). © School Councils UK 2007. S Definition General Project Aim pecific M easurable A chievable R elevant T ime-limited It says exactly what you are going to do, it’s not too broad There is a way of counting the outcome You can actually do it It helps you achieve the overall aims of the project and suits the people it is aimed at You have a date when it will end Making lunch We will make a green leaf salad, and several types of sandwiches and drinks. We will make a cake for dessert. We will make 1 bowl of salad per 8 people and 3 sandwiches, 2 drinks and 1 slice of cake per person. We have checked that there are facilities to do this, and that we can buy all the ingredients for the money we have. We’ve checked and as long as we have enough variety of sandwiches everyone will have something to eat. We need to get this done by 12.00 today. Recycle more Use less non-renewable energy Waste less water Source food more locally Reduce number of people driving to school School Councils UK, 3 Floor 108-110 Camden High Street, London NW1 0LU Tel 0845 456 9428 Fax 0845 456 9429 Email info@schoolcouncils.org www.schoolcouncils.org rd