How do we know if we are on track?

Step 5

Track progress of objectives through development of SMART performance measures.

Considerations

• What does success look like?
• Are your measures SMART?  
  • Specific:  Keep it simple and describe exactly what will be accomplished when each objective is achieved
  • Measurable: The KPI needs to be measurable so it can be determined when it has been achieved
  • Attainable: Expect to achieve the KPI, it should be realistic but provide some ‘stretch’ (challenge)
  • Relevant: The KPI must relate to specific objectives
  • Time bound: Each KPI must have an ‘achieve by’ date (deadline)
• What measure is appropriate to achieve your objectives?
  • Outcome measures: Impact the result
  • Quality measures: Demonstrate improvement (e.g. accuracy, responsiveness, reliability)
  • Efficiency measures: Measures of productivity (e.g. time taken or cost management)
  • Project measures: Progress against a deadline (e.g. percentage complete)
• How are you going to monitor and evaluate your sports progress on an ongoing basis?
• How will you communicate your sports progress to partners and stakeholders?

Resources

• 35819_Participation-planning-templates_Participation-plan-template.docx: Use this template to detail performance measures against your objectives.
• SMART, opens in a new tab: Develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals
• After Action Review, opens in a new tab: Seek continuous improvement through this reflective exercise.
• Retrospect, opens in a new tab: Reflect on your experiences to improve results.