Answer to Question #248612 in Management for Leb

Question

2.Is there anything that they could have done differently toachieve their planned 

objectives?Justify your answer

Answer 1

Discussion

Objectives are the specific stepping stones or milestones that pave the path towards reaching a goal. Objectives are important because they keep the goal alive and are the smaller, time-bound steps that get one closer to the specific result they want.

Most people, organizations or businesses make plans with planned objectives but sometimes fail to achieve them for different reasons. Below are some ways to maintain one’s focus, energy and optimism while pursuing their objectives. 

• Have Powerful Reasons. With a strong enough reason, people can and will find the how and the wherewithal to achieve their reward. Reasons plus belief keep people motivated. When people are excited about their objectives, it doesn’t seem like work. 
• Writing down the Objectives. This is a critical step. Don’t think it, write it. When people write down their objectives, they appear not only on paper, but they become indelibly written upon their consciousness.
• Visualize. ‘See’ the objective already in existence. Nothing can withstand the power of a clear, multi-sensory vision of what people are intending. What does it look like? What will people be saying about it? How will one feel? The more detailed and real people can make their vision, the more powerful it will be.
• Affirm the Success. Speak objectives into existence. An affirmation is a present-tense, positive statement of intended outcome. The more sensory rich people can make their affirmations, the more effective they will be. All of these techniques help people feel the presence of their objective and build belief.
• Make a Plan of Action. To achieve and stay focused upon objectives, create an action plan. What are the steps one will take to get them from where they are to where they want to be? the strategies will likely change as people go along, so it’s important to set goals in concrete and plans in sand. People should keep an eye on the goal, but remain flexible in their path to it.
• Measure the Progress. One can’t change what they don’t measure. Create mechanisms that will allow see the progress. Use anything that will encourage the team by allowing them to objectively track their progress. Everyone needs feedback.
• Maintain a Support System. Have a Master Mind Group. Use the Buddy System. Be surrounded by encouraging and challenging people. Read positive books, review past successes.
• Focus On Only a Few Goals at a Time. People can achieve anything they desire, but not ‘everything’ they desire. People should concentrate their efforts and energy on just a few objectives at a time.
• Take Action Every Day. An important objective warrants daily attention. Every goal can be broken down into doable tasks done consistently.
• Celebrate the Milestones. People should mark their successes and acknowledge themselves for their progress. As they achieve one goal, they can see better and believe more easily in the accomplishment of others. People deserve to succeed and they deserve to celebrate their successes.

Reference

Deno, S. R., & Jenkins, J. R. (1967). Evaluating Pre-Planned Curriculum Objectives.