Teamwork is much easier to coordinate when everyone is clear about the three levels of Purpose, Goals and Tasks.
Purpose acts as a compass, proving a broad general direction for the team’s work. Goals are like waypoints on the journey — achievements that take the team towards delivering its purpose. Tasks are the steps taken between one waypoint and the next.
Purpose, Goals and Tasks have long-term, medium-term and short-term time horizons respectively. Typically, a team might review purpose very six to twelve months, goals every three months and tasks weekly or even daily.
The questions in the table provide a starting point for regular alignment reviews.
Purpose
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Goals
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Tasks
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Copyright – David Clutterbuck