Purpose and Scope

Sustaining change in harassment prevention begins with clear objectives and measurable outcomes. This lesson defines how to set goals that guide action, data collection, and accountability over time.

Setting SMART objectives

Apply SMART criteria to your objectives. Specify what will improve, how you will measure it, who is responsible, and when results will be reviewed.

Alignment with strategy

Align the objectives with your broader diversity and inclusion strategy, ensuring leadership sponsorship, policy clarity, and a documented action plan.

Governance and communication

Communicate ownership across the organization and establish a governance cadence for reviewing progress and updating the program.

• Training completion rate
• Incident reporting rate and time to resolution
• Perceived safety and inclusion in surveys
• Policy adherence indicators and escalation activity