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1.5.1.1 Goal

Level 1

  • 1. Structure
  • 2. Marketing and sales
  • 3. Operations
  • 4. Information
  • 5. Human resources
  • 6. Finance

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Goal

Definition

A goal describes a meaningful change in a certain context and time. Good management goals have two numbers and a date: e.g., "Increase market share in Europe from 5% to 10% by December 2021."

Similar Terms

  • Strategy or strategic imperative
  • Strategic imperative
  • Objective
  • Outcome

3 Good Questions

  1. How can we keep our goals connected and in balance?
  2. When is a goal really just an aspiration?
  3. Are our biggest goals inspiring and memorable?

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