objective-oriented planning

noun
UK /əbˈdʒektɪv ˈɔːriəntɪd ˈplænɪŋ/
US /əbˈdʒektɪv ˈɔriəntɪd ˈplænɪŋ/

Planning that starts by deciding what you want to achieve and then figuring out the steps to get there.

The team used objective-oriented planning to finish their science project on time.

SYNONYMS

goal-based planningresults-driven planningoutcome-focused planningtarget-oriented planning

RELATED WORDS

goal settingstrategyroadmapmilestonesaction plan

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A management method where every task is tied to a clear, measurable goal.

The company adopted objective-oriented planning to keep every department aligned.

3. A way of organizing schoolwork by first naming the learning goal, then choosing activities that meet it.

Her teacher praised her objective-oriented planning for the history essay.

4. In project work, deciding the end result before choosing tools or schedules.

Objective-oriented planning helped them avoid wasting time on unnecessary steps.