goal-driven planning

noun

UK /ɡəʊl ˈdrɪvən ˈplænɪŋ/

US /ɡoʊl ˈdrɪvən ˈplænɪŋ/

Making a plan that starts with a goal you want to reach.

Her goal-driven planning helped her save enough money for a new bike.

SYNONYMS

goal-oriented planning objective-based planning targeted planning outcome-focused planning

RELATED WORDS

goal setting strategy roadmap milestones action plan

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way of organizing work where every step is chosen to help reach a set aim.

The team used goal-driven planning to finish the project on time.

3. Deciding what to do next by first thinking about the result you want.

With goal-driven planning, he picked classes that matched his dream job.

4. A method of planning that checks progress against clear targets.

Goal-driven planning kept the club on track to raise its fundraising target.