This document outlines a goal to improve an unspecified metric by a certain date, the strategy and execution steps to achieve this goal, and the resources needed. The goal section defines what will be improved, how it will be measured, and the target improvement timeframe. The strategy lists the key actions by responsible parties to meet the goal. The execution section describes how each strategy will be implemented, resources assigned, costs covered, and results tracked. Resources identified include performance benchmarks, training support, accountable individuals, and available tools.

1. GOAL
STRATEGY
EXECUTION
RESOURCES
GOAL
Improve [what] by [doing what] [measured how] from [starting point] to [goal] by
[MM/DD/YY]
WHY?
[Why it matters to you/team/patients/organization]
STRATEGY
[What needs to be done], by [who], by [MM/DD/YY]
EXECUTION
[How will you meet each strategy?]
[How will you assign resources?]
[How will you pay for the resources?]
How will you track and measure results?]
RESOURCES
[set benchmark: peer comparison, previous result/goal]
[Where do people get direction/training?]
[List responsible people and available tools]
[Team/Dept]
Goal Pyramid
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description of what the goal
pyramid represents here. You
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