Writing SMART objectives for natural resource and environmental management
Ecological Solutions and Evidence
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Abstract
- In natural resource and environmental management, well-written objectives are critical for effective decision-making and the achievement of desired outcomes. This article aims to improve practitioners' ability to identify and write SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives for natural resource and environmental management.
- We differentiate between research and management objectives, define each SMART criterion, and introduce a template to help write management objectives. We demonstrate the use of the SMART management objectives template with a hypothetical example and two recent applications.
- The template simplifies the process of writing SMART management objectives. It is applicable to popular management frameworks like management by objectives and structured decision making.
- The implementation of SMART criteria and the provided template can lead to better outcomes in natural resource and environmental management, benefiting current and future generations.
Suggested Citation
Aldridge, C.A., and Colvin, M.E., 2024, Writing SMART objectives for natural resource and environmental management: Ecological Solutions and Evidence, v. 5, no. 1, e12313, 9 p., https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12313.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Writing SMART objectives for natural resource and environmental management |
| Series title | Ecological Solutions and Evidence |
| DOI | 10.1002/2688-8319.12313 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication Date | March 05, 2024 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | British Ecological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Columbia Environmental Research Center |
| Description | e12313, 9 p. |