Being able to set clear and specific objectives is crucial for anyone not just leaders or managers, and for anyone in a management position this specific competency is a must for achieving measurable results and success on the job.
This is a simple yet important activity that complements any management or leadership skills training that involves setting proper objectives.
This activity can be done individually or in groups, simply flip chart the example in the frame below to explain the proper way of writing objectives. Print and handout the vague desires listed below for skill practice.
| EXAMPLE – Vague desire: Health & Safety
Specific objective: I will reduce + industrial accidents + by 10% + by June 1 ————— ————————- ———– ———— action verb targeted area measurement target date |
Directions: Change the following vague desire to a specific objective
Vague desire: Productivity improvement
Specific objective:
I will + + +
———– ————— ————— —————
action verb targeted area measurement target date
Directions: Change the following vague desire to a specific objective
Vague desire: Cost reduction
Specific objective:
I will + + +
————— ————— ————— ————–
action verb targeted area measurement target date
Directions: Change a vague desire to a specific objective
Vague desire:
I will + + +
————— —————- ————— —————
action verb targeted area measurement target date
