The EEI Platform uses the S.M.A.R.T. approach to generate results from our activities and to generate opportunities for EEI Platform members:

The SMART approach:
The EEI Platform activities are conducted using the S.M.A.R.T. method. This approach generates results from our activities and to generate opportunities for EEI Platform members:
 
S.M.A.R.T. stands for: Specific - Measurable - Acceptable - Realistic – Time boxing:
Some of these definitions are exchangeable with other terms, as stated below. A SMART approach is more or less instructive: it shows what results and opportunities need to be generated within a specific period. Using this SMART approach, it is more likely that planned activities listed will be realised in practice.
 
Specific:
The objective of the activity is clearly and concretely defined. A clear link between the objective and the impact of activity can be identifies. The more precise an objective or activity is formulated; the easier it is to realise.
 
Measurable:
How much activities or opportunities are we planning to realise? How can the result of our activity be measure and managed? This phrase describes a number, amount, rate or other quantitative information that is linked to an observable action, conduct or outcome.
 
Acceptable / Appointable / Actionable:
Is there support for our actions? Is it consistent with the mission and objectives of the EEI Platform, its members and other partners and other stakeholders?

Sometimes the ‘A’ in a S.M.A.R.T. approach can also interpreted as ” Appointable”. This means that it must be clear who is responsible for achieving a specific goal. Another explanation for the ‘A’, can be “Activating” or “Actionable”. This means the objective should encourage action and unlocking energy. The objective is to be positively defined. The basic aim is to ensure that it leads to a distinctive results.
 
Realistic / Relevant:
Is the goal achievable? Efficiently and/or effectively? Can members, partners or stakeholders really influence certain activities? Do they have sufficient know-how, capacity, resources and powers? In addition, the ‘R’ in a S.M.A.R.T. approach can also be interpreted as “Relevant”. A viable and meaningful objective is motivating and releases energy.
 
Timed:
When does the activity start and end? What is the goal? A SMART objective has a clear start and ending. Particularly short-term activities can easily be defined SMART. Contradictory to activities that stretch over a longer period of time or in case continuous activities.