# Objective

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## Short Definition

An objective states why an effort exists and what state it is meant to create.

## 一言でいうと

An objective states why an effort exists and what state it is meant to create.

## 含めるもの / 含めないもの

- Include | Desired state, customer or business meaning, decision criteria | They make tactics evaluable
- Exclude | Task names, standalone numeric targets, lists of tactics | They do not explain why the work matters

## 意味

An objective is the decision anchor before tactics. It helps evaluate whether goals, initiatives, and actions are appropriate.

## 役立つ場面

- Use it when a team needs shared direction for a project or initiative.
- Use it when deciding whether goals or action plans are the right ones.

## 使い方のポイント

- Write why, for whom, and what better state should exist.
- Place the objective before targets and tactics to reduce decision drift.

## 判断するときの注意点

- If the objective is too abstract, almost any tactic can be justified.
- Confusing objectives with goals can turn the metric into the purpose.

## よくある誤解 / 落とし穴

- A phrase like increase revenue is not enough unless it explains what value is created for whom.

## 最小例

Example: the objective is to help new users understand value on day one. The goal is to raise activation from 30% to 45%.

## 似ている言葉との違い

- Goal | How far to get | Objective explains why the work exists
- Action Plan | What to execute | Objective is the criterion for choosing actions

## FAQ

### What is the difference between an objective and a goal?

An objective explains why the work exists. A goal states how far it should get.

### Should an objective be numeric?

Objectives usually describe meaning or state. Numbers are often better placed as goals or metrics.

## Sources

- YogoQ Core business foundation editorial baseline

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