GROOVE Toolkit_Final Version_090223

41 www.grooveproject.eu This project has been funded with support from the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2021-1-CY01-KA220-VET-000033254] facilitate and support the achievement of the strategy’s objectives. Policies answer the question “How your vision and objectives will be achieved?”. Procedures refer to the daily actions and activities that materialize policies. In other words, procedures refer to the ways the organization achieves the predefined goals - “What are you doing to realize policies”. Procedures include training and tools, instruments, and devices, as well as specific steps that need to be taken. Setting the objectives Each strategy strives toward the endeavour of predefined goals (something to be achieved and defines success). The first task involves identifying the desired objectives and results. These could be specific quantitative targets (e.g., participation of VET learners and low-skilled adults, interested stakeholders) and qualitative goals (e.g., the prospect of learners’ professional advancement after a course) that you would like to achieve within the next period. The timeframe for strategic planning is often 3-5 years (long-term), framed with a short-term operational plan. Keep in mind that a strategy must be regularly revised, evaluated, and improved if deemed necessary. Also, setting short goals to achieve larger strategic goals is important. Additionally, breaking down a long-term strategy into practical objectives is crucial. This can be achieved by using the S.M.A.R.T model (see Picture 1). You can find more information on how to use the S.M.A.R.T model here . Picture 1 - The S.M.A.R.T model Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound