A Guide for Setting SMART Partner Goals

Use this interactive worksheet to set SMART partnership goals and objectives.
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Goal Elements: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based
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Growth Areas: Revenue + Partner Program
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Repeatable Framework to Define & Evaluate Goals

Set SMART Partner Goals to Create Focus, Alignment, and Measurable Growth

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What SMART goals are and why they matter
Brainstorming templates for revenue & partner program goals
Step-by-step fields for S, M, A, R, T criteria
How to evaluate your goals for clarity and feasibility
Check-in planning for accountability and momentum
A simple structure for building partner program KPIs

What You'll Discover Inside

Practical frameworks and actionable insights to transform your partnership strategy
Why SMART Goals Matter for Partner Programs
Goal-setting provides purpose, direction, and motivation—ensuring partners understand what to prioritize and how progress will be evaluated.
How to Build SMART Revenue Goals
Use structured fields to brainstorm revenue drivers, define specific targets, and develop an actionable check-in plan.
How to Build SMART Partner Program Goals
Clarify objectives for onboarding, activity levels, certifications, lead flow, enablement, and relationship health.
A Practical Worksheet for Teams and Partners
Each SMART section, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based, includes space to define objectives for your partner program.
Check-In Plans to Sustain Momentum
Guidance for creating accountability rhythms that keep goals visible and measurable.

The Partnership Challenge

Practical frameworks and actionable insights to transform your partnership strategy

The Problem

Common Partnership Failures
Too vague
Not measurable
Not aligned with revenue outcomes
Ambitious but unrealistic
Missing deadlines
Not revisited or evaluated

The Solution

What Actually Works
Define goals with precision
Set measurable KPIs and milestones
Align goals with partner program growth
Ensure goals are realistic yet motivating
Assign timelines that drive accountability
Create check-in plans that keep everyone aligned

Use the SMART Framework

and set attainable goals for partner success
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Specificity Drives Action
Clear goals help teams focus on what matters most.
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Measurement Creates Accountability
Quantifiable KPIs make progress transparent and trackable.
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Attainability Keeps Partners Motivated
Goals should stretch partners, without overwhelming them.
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Relevance Aligns Everyone to Strategy
Goals must support broader business and partner-program objectives.
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Time Boundaries Build Healthy Discipline
Deadlines drive progress, evaluation, and iteration.
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