Is Your Public Advocacy Goal SMART?

Worksheet Description

The worksheet provides a framework for individuals to evaluate and articulate their advocacy goals using the SMART criteria. Users are prompted to define their specific advocacy goal at the outset. Following this, they are guided to assess their goal based on five distinct parameters: Specificity, Measurability, Attainability, Realism, and Time-sensitivity, with dedicated spaces for explaining how each criterion is met by their stated goal.

The primary objective of this worksheet is to teach students the importance of setting clear, actionable, and achievable goals in the realm of public advocacy. By introducing them to the SMART criteria, the worksheet equips students with a valuable tool to ensure that their advocacy aims are both effective and feasible. It encourages forward-thinking and planning, emphasizing the significance of having tangible metrics and timelines for success. Through this exercise, students learn the art of goal-setting, which is a critical skill not only in advocacy but in various aspects of life and career.