Building a SMART Action Plan
Reflection is most valuable when it leads to meaningful change. A well-designed SMART action plan helps transform identified development needs into clear, measurable, and achievable actions.
Phase 1 of 2
Review the trainee’s draft plan, identify the SMART elements that need improvement, and then help shape it into a stronger action plan.
Trainee's Initial Draft
“I will read more about pediatric asthma guidelines over the next few weeks because I want to feel more confident during my afternoon chronic care clinics.”
Review the trainee’s action plan and select all the SMART criteria that are not adequately addressed:
Refining the Action Plan
Let’s turn this into a clear, practical goal that supports the trainee’s development. Start by choosing a specific learning activity.
Step 1 of 3
Bring it together
Review the complete, refined SMART action plan created for the trainee:
“By June 15, review the Co-FaMe Pediatric Asthma Management Protocol (Unit 4.2) and complete two audited CbD encounters demonstrating correct calculation of acute spacer dosages.”
Activity Complete
You have successfully guided the trainee from a vague draft into a well-structured SMART Action Plan.