Company Mission
- The mission is the ultimate guiding principle of the organization. It ensures that all goals are in service of the larger purpose.
Goals
- After defining the mission, the organization sets clear, specific, measurable goals. These goals outline what the organization wants to achieve, providing clarity and focus.
Strategy
- Based on each goal, strategies are developed to provide a roadmap for how the goal will be accomplished. Strategies are flexible and can be adjusted depending on the progress towards the goal.
Objectives
- Each strategy is broken down into smaller, actionable objectives. Objectives specify the exact actions that need to be taken to implement the strategy effectively.
KPIs
- KPIs are metrics that help measure the success of each objective, ensuring that progress towards the strategy (and ultimately the goal) is tracked and evaluated.
OKRs
- OKRs can also be used as a framework to set objectives and track key results. They provide a more agile, iterative approach to setting objectives, often used for shorter timeframes to ensure flexibility and alignment.
Example in Practice
Mission
To be the leading provider of innovative tech solutions globally.
Goal
Achieve 30% growth in sales in the Asia-Pacific region for product X in 1 year.
Strategies
Strategy 1
Expand into new markets by entering Japan, Korea, and Taiwan and establishing local distributors.
Strategy 2
Adapt the product to meet local needs based on consumer preferences in each market.
Strategy 3
Launch a marketing campaign in the first month to drive brand awareness.
Objectives (For Strategy 1 - Market Expansion)
Objective 1
Identify and onboard 5 distributors in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan by Q2.
Objective 2
Conduct market research to understand the distribution network requirements in each country by Q1.
KPIs
For Objective 1
Number of distributors onboarded by end of Q2.
For Objective 2
Completion of market research report by end of Q1, including identified partners.
OKRs
Objective 1 - Identify and onboard 5 distributors in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan by Q2.
Key Result 1
Secure agreements with 2 distributors in Japan by end of Q1.
Key Result 2
Sign 1 distributor each in Korea and Taiwan by end of Q2.
Key Result 3
- Have all 5 distributors trained and operational by end of Q3.
Benefits of This Approach
Clarity & Focus
Goals set the targets first, ensuring that that the strategies are focussed and aligned to the organisation's overarching purpose
Goal Driven Strategy
Instead of strategies existing in a vacuum, they are directly tied to achieving specific goals. This makes it easier to adjust strategies if progress toward the goal is not as expected.
Flexibility & Adaptation
Since strategies are formed after setting the goals, it becomes easier to pivot and develop new approaches if certain strategies are not effective.
Measurable Progress
KPIs and OKRs provide clear metrics and benchmarks to track the success of each objective, offering an agile and adaptable way to measure performance and results.
Results from Past Experience
The implementation of these goals and KPI framework led to significant improvements including:
Growth in Sales
- Focused objectives allowed the sales department to break into new markets successfully.
Reduction in Operational Costs
- Streamlined processes and improved resource management led to significant cost savings.
Enhanced Team Accountability
- Employees became more aligned with company goals, improving overall communication and performance.
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Goals, Objectives & KPIs
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