SMART / SMARTER — is a mnemonic abbreviation used in management and project management to define goals and set tasks. The first known use of the term is mentioned in the work of Paul J. Meyer in 1965 and later in November 1981 in the work Management Review by George T. Doran
This approach can be used to formulate questions, resulting in the following components:
- Specific — My task... (explains what exactly needs to be achieved)
- Measurable — It should result in... (explains the expected outcome)