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.
  
  

• Strategies – Make informed choices to achieve your vision, values and objectives.
  • How will you accomplish each objective?
  • What will you do?
  • What choices will you make?
  • Develop several strategies and plans for each objective.
• Action Plans – Detail specific ministry initiatives and programs that feed your strategies.
  • Who?
  • What?
  • When?
  • Where?