Investigation
Stage 3: Prepare the investigation - Additional
guidance
Principles of objective setting
Good objectives are SMART:
- Specific - each objective should clearly state
what is to be achieved.
- Measurable - there needs to be some measure of
success against which delivery can be independently
judged
- Achievable - An achievable objective is
measurable, theoretically possible (with limitations
assessed), and appropriately resourced.
- Realistic - realistic objectives are
achievable, with adequate resources and time to
deliver.
- Time Based - A deadline for delivery should be
specified
back to step 3.1
