Applied Program Management and Design Goals and Objectives

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Applied Program Management and Design Goals and
Objectives
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Overview

• GOAL
• Definition What you intend to accomplish
• Has at least one (usually several) objectives
  needed to accomplish it

• OBJECTIVE
• Definition Measurement points for a goal
• SMART
• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Realistic
• Timely

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Review of Program Management Goals vs. Program
Design Goals

• Design Goals
• What will happen for PARTICIPANTS?
• Provides clarity on what happens as a result of
  the program
• Gives form and direction to the program
• Provides a basic outline
• Aligns the critical attributes of the experience
  to the design goals

• Management Goals
• What will STAFF do?
• Provides clarity on what you intend to accomplish
• Defines areas of programming effort
• Identifies the types of activities, events,
  services, or facilities that will be provided

BOTH support the mission!
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Program Management Goal Example

• PMG1 To offer Kids Klub senior club members at
  Oakwood Intermediate a theme-based activity for a
  day.
• PMG1O1 Orient all youth to the theme for the
  day, Under the Ocean.
• PMG1O2 Offer a crafts class that focuses on the
  underwater theme.
• Paper mache fish Ocean poster painting
• PMG1O3 Offer a group-based physical activity
  that supports the Under the Ocean Theme.
• Games Sharks and Fishes, Jellyfish Tag, Crab
  Soccer

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Program Design Goal Example

• PDG1 To engage Kids Klub members in a
  satisfying, theme-based activity.
• PDG1O1 By the end of the program, 90 of all
  youth questioned will report enjoying the
  activities in which they participated.
• PDG1O2 By the end of the program 90 of youth
  questioned will be able to identify the theme for
  the days activity.