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John Whitesides

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

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A goal isAttainableRelevantTimelyEffectiveWritten

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Provides a tool for assessmentImproves performanceProvides direction

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GoalsProvide framework for the organization

ObjectivesMore specific

“what we’ll be doing and in what time….”

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Challenging but realisticLikelihood of successPossess (or can develop) the abilities, skills or knowledge to attain

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Works with the strategic planning of the community

ValueConsider the changing environment

Have input

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Timing can impact attainability

Is this the right time for this project?

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Focused on substantial issues and not mired down by smaller ones

Provide a return on investmentAccomplish somethingDurable

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Clear reference for direction, commitment

Periodic reviewA record of changeMeans of communication

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What skills are needed?What information/knowledge is needed?

What help/collaboration is needed?

What resources are needed?What barriers are present?

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Regularly review goal progress with stakeholders

Keep the lines of communication openManage your milestonesBe flexible – changes in needs,

priorities, resources may occurConsider new goals through the

process