Subdividing an objective involves breaking down a larger goal into smaller, more manageable objectives. Let’s say we set a goal of selling $100k in a month. To achieve this, we can break it down into smaller goals of selling $20k per week. This is not a strategy, but a smaller goal that contributes to the main goal.

The concept of strategies is related to something other than the objective itself but rather to the methods and plans we can use to accomplish the desired outcome. Strategies outline actions or tactics that can be employed to achieve a specific goal. Taking the previous goal, examples of strategies could be:

-Visit five current clients every day.

-Develop an advertising brochure and deliver it to the sales force.

-Train the sales force in the advantages of the product.

-Promote a new line of credit for clients with purchase volumes over $5k.

It is highly beneficial to evaluate and track the progress of both the strategies and objectives in order to determine their level of accomplishment. Keeping track of the fulfillment of strategies and objectives provides a clear picture of the overall progress and helps in identifying the areas where improvements are required.

It is important to consider various possible scenarios when evaluating the success of a plan.

One scenario involves achieving the sales objective without achieving the strategies that were initially put in place. This could mean that the strategies were not necessary or were not executed as planned.

Another scenario could be achieving the strategies without achieving the overall objective. In this case, it is likely that the strategies were not appropriate or effective in fulfilling their intended purpose.

In the event that a combination of both scenarios occurs, where only part of the goal is achieved with some of the strategies implemented, it’s important to analyze and assess the impact that the strategies had on the overall achievement. Understanding the relationship between the strategies and the goal can help identify areas for improvement and guide future planning efforts.

When using Taskia, you have the ability to connect the accomplishment of smaller goals to the achievement of your primary goal. Furthermore, you can keep track of the progress of your strategies separately. Even though these strategies are an integral part of your objective, you can detach them from the accomplishment of the main goal. This is because completing these strategies may not necessarily result in reaching the intended objective.

Are you ready to take your organization to the next level? Imagine being able to track not only your objectives but also your strategies! We believe this cutting-edge approach is a game-changer for the growth of organizations. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to elevate your success! Join Taskia now!

Image by KamranAydinov on Freepik