2. It is important to know the definition and the
concepts of goal vs. objective before you plan
your aims well.
Many think that both are the same but actually
they are not.
3. • Goal is usually defined as a long term aim that
you wish to achieve
• Objective is an aim that you wish to achieve in
a short period
4. • Goal is usually not specific and has a broad
idea
• It is always in detail, has specific idea and it is
narrow.
5. • Goals are always tangible.
• Objectives are concrete.
6. • Goal is based on imagination and creativity.
• Objective depends on reality and ideas.
7. Examples
• having a aim to buy a luxury car can be your
goal
• Buying a white BMW by March 2012 is your
objective for the goal of buying a car
8. Goals and objectives are always connected
Getting all your goals and objectives fixed will
help you for a detailed and perfect planning to
achieve them.
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