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    This worksheet provides instructions for defining objectives for a decision-making process. It outlines four steps: 1) specify objectives and identify stakeholders' objectives, noting any substantially different objectives that may indicate separate problems; 2) define a specific, measurable level of success; 3) describe the desired future state in detail with stakeholders; and 4) check for conflicts between objectives and outcomes, making adjustments if needed. The goal is to precisely define objectives and desired outcomes to guide effective decision making.

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    This worksheet provides instructions for defining objectives for a decision-making process. It outlines four steps: 1) specify objectives and identify stakeholders' objectives, noting any substantially different objectives that may indicate separate problems; 2) define a specific, measurable level of success; 3) describe the desired future state in detail with stakeholders; and 4) check for conflicts between objectives and outcomes, making adjustments if needed. The goal is to precisely define objectives and desired outcomes to guide effective decision making.

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    This worksheet provides instructions for defining objectives for a decision-making process. It outlines four steps: 1) specify objectives and identify stakeholders' objectives, noting any substantially different objectives that may indicate separate problems; 2) define a specific, measurable level of success; 3) describe the desired future state in detail with stakeholders; and 4) check for conflicts between objectives and outcomes, making adjustments if needed. The goal is to precisely define objectives and desired outcomes to guide effective decision making.

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    Worksheet for Defining Objectives

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Use this worksheet to define your objectives for a decision—an important component of your preparation.

    1. Specify the objectives. What are you trying to achieve by making this decision? Ask those who have
    a stake in solving the problem to specify their objectives. If you hear two or more substantially
    different objectives, you may be facing two or more problems.

    2. Define the performance level that represents success. Describe as specifically as possible what a
    successful outcome looks like. Do you want a solution that boosts sales? By what percentage? For all
    regions? Be precise.

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    3. Describe the future. Invite all stakeholders to describe the desired future state in detail. Let
    imaginations and creativity run free. If the responses diverge significantly, resolve differences by
    compromise, by straight selection of one view over another, or by identifying the multiple problems at
    hand.

    4. Check for conflicts. Consider your objectives together with your desired outcomes to make sure they
    don’t conflict. What adjustments might you make if there is any conflict?

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