Both Peter Drucker (1955) and G.T. Doran (1991) have been credited with developing the model, although it is difficult to be certain whether either of these two were really the first people to use the term 'SMART' with reference to objectives.

Who created smart objectives?

SMART goals were developed by George Doran, Arthur Miller and James Cunningham in their 1981 article “There's a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management goals and objectives” . Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) Specific: What are you trying to do?

Who set smart objectives for Six Sigma teams?

Sponsor: Business leader who sponsors the Six Sigma project. Will tend to set project objectives and obtain resources for the team.