Goals should be short, generally no more than two sentences in length. Statutory citation should be provided for goals, when applicable. Goal development should include the identification of internal performance indicators to measure accomplishment of the goals. IR Objectives Objectives represent the extent to which agency goals will be achieved at the end of the time period covered by the IR Strategic Plan. An agency's objectives should be derived directly from its stated goals.
Objectives emphasize the results of agency actions and are tied directly to the outcomes.
Definition Objectives are measurable, quantified, and time-based statements of accomplishment or outcome. IR Objectives are clear targets for specific action. More detailed than goals, objectives have shorter time frames and state quantity. An objective is achievable, measurable, and sets direction for strategies. Measures should be defined in terms of strategic outcomes or outputs.