# Goal

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## Short Definition

A goal defines the outcome or level a team aims to reach within a period.

## 一言でいうと

A goal defines the outcome or level a team aims to reach within a period.

## 含めるもの / 含めないもの

- Include | Target level, deadline, scope, measurement method | They are needed to judge achievement
- Exclude | Purpose statements, wishes without timing, unmeasurable slogans | They cannot be evaluated as goals

## 意味

A goal makes an objective more measurable by clarifying scope, metric, timeframe, and target level.

## 役立つ場面

- Use it when a team needs a shared target level.
- Use it when progress and achievement need to be evaluated.

## 使い方のポイント

- Define audience or scope, metric, deadline, baseline, and target value together.
- Tie the goal back to the objective and clarify what decision follows if it is met.

## 判断するときの注意点

- Choosing only easy-to-measure goals can pull work away from the real objective.
- A stretch goal can encourage learning but may be poor for accountability if it is unrealistic.

## よくある誤解 / 落とし穴

- A goal without an objective can hit the number without creating business value.

## 最小例

Example: raise new-user activation from 30% to 45% by the end of June is a goal.

## 似ている言葉との違い

- Objective | Why the work exists | Goal states the level to reach
- KPI | A metric used to monitor progress | Goal is the target level for that metric

## FAQ

### Is a goal the same as a KPI?

A KPI is a metric used to monitor progress. A goal is the level or state to reach.

### What makes a good goal?

It has clear scope, metric, deadline, baseline, target value, and a link to the objective.

## Sources

- YogoQ Core business foundation editorial baseline

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