An objective is considered a specific step or milestone that helps accomplish a certain goal and usually involves a lot of research and planning. The key to setting measurable objectives is to know yourself and your manager, what they are capable of and what you both want to accomplish.
When setting measurable objectives, be specific and clear about what you want to see from your manager. A vague goal may be to increase product output in the next year, but a defined objective would be to decrease product production time by 50% or package 12 cases of product a day.
Tips when setting objectives:
- Set goals first
- Decide on desired outcomes from goals
- Be specific and use details
- Be definitive about how they can be completed