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Once you have established your SMART goal/s, it may be useful to input the information into an action plan, which can help give you an idea of which tasks need to be completed, and when, in order to achieve your goal/s.

How to use this tool:

  • Establish your SMART goal/s using the SMART analysis template.
  • Using the answers in this analysis, list which tasks need to be completed, in order; the resources required for each task; and how long you anticipate that task to take.

The example below is based on the goal developed through the SMART analysis template.

 

Goal Tasks in order of completion Resources required Expected duration till completion
Goal 1: For the needs of people living with Wilson’s disease to be addressed in the national rare disease strategy Identify and reach out to relevant policymakers

 
  • Someone to conduct research into which policymakers to contact, and liaise with those policymakers to set up meetings (see Whom can I engage with to drive change?)
  • Template letter including clear information on Wilson’s disease with a policy ask (see template)

 

 2 months
Carry out meetings with decision-makers
  • 1–2 people with sufficient expertise to communicate Wilson’s disease issues to decision-makers
  • Teleconferencing software (if appropriate)
  • Materials with information on Wilson’s disease issues that can be left with the decision-maker
 6 months
Follow-up with policymakers
  • Someone to follow up with policymakers (or the offices of policymakers) over email
 1 month (and on an ongoing basis)
Repeat the above three steps As above 24 months
Goal 2: