Classic OGSM

Objectives-Goals-Strategies-Measures (OGSM) harmonize an organization’s goals with its strategy, transforming those goals into a measurable action plan. OGSM is the classic approach to strategy planning and management by objectives. OGSM components include:

• Objectives – Detail priorities that support church vision.
• Goals – Define goals for each value statement.
• Strategies & Action Plans – Goals are translated into choices.
• Measures – Define how you know the strategy is working.
  
  

• Global Objective (Vision) – Start with vision clarification and define what you stand for and where God is leading you to go.
  • What’s your vision of the future?
  • Where are you going?
  • What happens when you get there?
• Defining Objectives (Values) – Defining objectives are a set of priorities that govern your ministry.
  • Defining objectives support the church’s vision.
  • What are your priorities?
• Ministry Objectives – What will we do to accomplish each defining objective or value?
  • Develop 2-3 objectives for each value.