Quotes about Objectives

Eliminate numerical quotas, including Management by Objectives. Votes: 3

Objectives are not commands; they are commitments. Votes: 3

Objectives are only words written on paper without passion and desire Votes: 3

Objectives are not fate; they are direction. They are not commands; they are commitments. They do not determine the future; they are a means to mobilize resources and energies of the business for the making of the future. Votes: 3

Management by objective works - if you know the objectives. Ninety percent of the time you don't. Votes: 2

Successful diplomacy is an alignment of objectives and means. Votes: 1

Failure comes only when we forget our ideals and objectives and principles. Votes: 1

Leadership is working with goals and vision; management is working with objectives. Votes: 1

When you are shooting action, there is a satisfying thing because your objectives are very clear. Votes: 1

Leadership means forming a team and working toward common objectives that are tied to time, metrics, and resources. Votes: 1

Great leaders help their people see how they can directly impact the company's objectives and their own personal goals. Votes: 1

It would be our policy to use nuclear weapons wherever we felt it necessary to protect our forces and achieve our objectives. Votes: 1

Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood. Votes: 1

The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former. Votes: 1

You accept failure as a possible outcome of some of the experiments. If you don't get failures, you're not pushing hard enough on the objectives. Votes: 1

Try to always stay focused on the objectives that are possible and the positive - and on having fun outside of the stuff that's going on in Washington. Votes: 1

Like stones rolling down hills, fair ideas reach their objectives despite all obstacles and barriers. It may be possible to speed or hinder them, but impossible to stop them. Votes: 1

At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means. Votes: 1

I emphasize to C.E.O.s, you have to have a story in the minds of the employees. It's hard to memorize objectives, but it's easy to remember a story. Votes: 1

All you now do is pursue your private objectives within society. Instead of us being a community, everybody is asked to seek their own personal ends. It's called competition. And competition is antagonism. Votes: 1

A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives. Votes: 1

Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all the odds. Votes: 1

Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it. Votes: 1

We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we've set. We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded. Votes: 1

Good education, housing and jobs are imperatives for the Negroes, and I shall support them in their fight to win these objectives, but I shall tell the Negroes that while these are necessary, they cannot solve the main Negro problem. Votes: 1

I just think it would be unrealistic to suggest we're going to eliminate every last domestic insurgent in Afghanistan. Certainly, the history of the country would indicate that's not a very realistic objective, and I think we have to have realistic objectives. Votes: 1

Never underestimate the ability of political leaders to misread history on a monumental scale. The invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan have both served to hasten western decline: they have both failed to achieve their objectives and in the process demonstrated an underlying western impotence. Votes: 1

Plan backwards as well as forward. Set objectives and trace back to see how to achieve them. You may find that no path can get you there. Plan forward to see where your steps will take you, which may not be clear or intuitive. Votes: 1

Computer hacking really results in financial losses and hassles. The objectives of terrorist groups are more serious. That is not to say that cyber groups can't access a telephone switch in Manhattan on a day like 9/11, shut it down, and therefore cause more casualties. Votes: 1

Vigorous societies harbour a certain extravagance of objectives. Votes: 0

Goals and objectives are based on theories and foundations. Votes: 0

Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives Votes: 0

Having lost sight of our objectives, we redoubled our efforts. Votes: 0

Goals are new, forward-moving objectives. They magnetize you towards them. Votes: 0

If you don't have daily objectives, you qualify as a dreamer. Votes: 0

One of my objectives is learning more than is absolutely necessary. Votes: 0

Privacy laws are our biggest impediment to us obtaining our objectives. Votes: 0

People who accomplish great things work toward their objectives every day. Votes: 0

If you get the objectives right, a lieutenant can write the strategy. Votes: 0

Leadership is working with goals and vision management is working with objectives. Votes: 0

Our daily objectives should include an honest effort to improve on yesterday. Votes: 0

The nuclear weapons were not useful for the achievement of political objectives. Votes: 0

Humility is the doorway 2 truth & clarity of objectives... it's the doorway 2 learning. Votes: 0

Success and profitability are outcomes of focusing on customers and employees, not objectives. Votes: 0

To debate political objectives, views, and goals is the most American thing conceivable. Votes: 0

Revolutionary in my ideas, liberal in my objectives and conservative in my methods. Votes: 0

One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent. Votes: 0

Formation of Network of people for common purpose leads to Society with common objectives. Votes: 0

Success doesn't mean the absence of failures; it means the attainment of ultimate objectives. Votes: 0

In a company, hundreds of decisions get made, but objectives and goals are thin. Votes: 0

Government interference with the economic process represents a substitution of political for consumer objectives. Votes: 0

You perform at your best when you are working continually on high-priority goals and objectives. Votes: 0

Economic engineering is about the design and analysis of frameworks for achieving specific economic objectives. Votes: 0

There are three objectives for content marketing: reach engagement conversion. Define key metrics for each. Votes: 0

We have got to keep the momentum going in order to achieve all of our objectives. Votes: 0

Success is measured simply by the amount of effort we put forth, in conquering our objectives. Votes: 0

Communism teaches and seeks two objectives: unrelenting class warfare and the complete eradication of private ownership. Votes: 0

Institutions mistake good intentions for objectives. They say "health care"; that's an intention, not an objective. Votes: 0

Strategy is the articulation of the overall objectives along with general guidelines on achieving those objectives. Votes: 0

Sinn Fein has the potential and capacity to become the vehicle for the attainment of republican objectives. Votes: 0

Once government's objectives were economic growth and social cohesion. Now they are prosperity, fairness and environmental care Votes: 0

We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there. Votes: 0

One of my major objectives is to build a long-term enterprise, to build shareholder value over time. Votes: 0

The worst thing for an effective war on terror is the suspicion of states about the objectives. Votes: 0

Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives of economic nature. Votes: 0

Focus all your attention and energy on the achievement of the objectives you are involved with right now. Votes: 0

You too can determine what you want. You can decide on your major objectives, targets, aim and destination. Votes: 0

Predetermine the objectives you want to accomplish. Think big, act big and set out to accomplish big results. Votes: 0

In the world of art, as in the whole of creation, freedom and progress are the main objectives. Votes: 0

One of our top objectives is to find and destroy the WMD. There are a number of sites. Votes: 0

The basic definition of the business and of its purpose and mission have to be translated into objectives. Votes: 0

Partisans fight on familiar territory with professed political objectives to conquer power. This is what distinguishes them from terrorists Votes: 0

It takes energy, mental toughness and spiritual reinforcement to successfully deal with life's opportunities, and to reach your objectives. Votes: 0

Partisans fight on familiar territory with professed political objectives to conquer power. This is what distinguishes them from terrorists. Votes: 0

Vigorous societies harbor a certain extravagance of objectives, so that men wander beyond the safe provision of personal gratifications. Votes: 0

People have become shallower. They view spending, entertaining, seeking leisure and enjoying as the main objectives of their life. Votes: 0

True leaders must be willing to suffer for the sake of objectives great enough to demand their wholehearted obedience. Votes: 0

When you've got a solid commitment and solid objectives, you've got a much better chance of reaching your goal. Votes: 0

Manage by objectives. Tell people exactly what you want them to do and then get out of their way. Votes: 0

Every business has two financial objectives: One is to make money; the other, more elusive, is to make money consistently. Votes: 0

The reinterpretation and eventual eradication of the concept of right and wrong are that belated objectives of nearly all Psychotherapy Votes: 0

Fostering transparency and accountability at the Federal Reserve was one of my principal objectives when I became Chairman in February 2006. Votes: 0

Strong families cultivate an attribute of effective communication. They talk out their problems, make plans together, and cooperate toward common objectives. Votes: 0

Education today, more than ever before, must see clearly the dual objectives: education for living and educating for making a living. Votes: 0

What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time? Votes: 0

When you delegate work to the member of the team, your job is to clearly frame success and describe the objectives. Votes: 0

It is naturally only a coincidence that all too often, American foreign-policy objectives dovetail nicely with the economic objectives of multinational corporations. Votes: 0

I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country. Votes: 0

I am looking forward to working with Congressman Hobson and Vorys Advisors to help Ohio businesses and organizations achieve their goals and objectives. Votes: 0

The way forward is by building political support for republican and democratic objectives across Ireland and by winning support for these goals internationally. Votes: 0

The really damaging thing is that the objectives, the goals of the people on the left are not possible. There is no utopia. Votes: 0

You have to set the tone and the pace, define objectives and strategies, and demonstrate through personal example what you expect from others. Votes: 0

The really damaging thing is that the objectives, the goals of the people on the left are not possible. There is no utopia. Votes: 0

Governments cannot assume or expect that the ECB will always facilitate their funding independently of the achievement of their fiscal and other policy objectives. Votes: 0

Sometimes the manager must perform with the courage and agility of a circus performer, carefully crossing the highwire between short-term problems and long-term objectives. Votes: 0

I support [FRAME's] objectives, largely because I do not believe that results of tests conducted on animals will be neccessarily relevant to human beings... Votes: 0

I do not believe the President requires any additional authorization from the Congress before committing US forces to achieve our objectives in the Gulf. Votes: 0

We expect the states to show us whether or not we're achieving simple objectives-like literacy, literacy in math, the ability to read and write. Votes: 0

Although the detail of our sexual energies and their objects and objectives vastly vary, the existence of our sexuality itself is an undeniable truth. Votes: 0

One of my objectives when I started Biocon was to make sure that I create a company for women scientists to pursue a vocation. Votes: 0

The principle objectives in life are love, the creation and enjoyment if aesthetic experience, the pursuit of knowledge. Love comes a long way first. Votes: 0

Wars are not caused by the buildup of weapons. They are caused when an aggressor believes he can achieve his objectives at an acceptable price. Votes: 0

I want to be a part of the grand plan. Being on board with God's objectives means I understand that this is not about me. Votes: 0

If we can find short-term incentives that are consistent with our long-term objectives, it is much easier to make the right decisions in the moment. Votes: 0

The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former Votes: 0

The United States has become great because we, as a people, have been able to work together for great objectives even while differing about details. Votes: 0

Free nations with different histories, economies and a vast amount of stubborn pride will never achieve complete agreement, even when they desire the same objectives. Votes: 0

Secularism does not accept many things as absolutes. Its principal objectives are pleasure and self-interest. Often, those who embrace secularism have a different look about them. Votes: 0

Despite their good intentions, today's businesses are missing an opportunity to integrate social responsibility and day-to-day business objectives - to do good and make money simultaneously. Votes: 0

Ideas, aspirations, and objectives that, by their content, transcend the established universe of discourse and action are either repelled or reduced to terms of this universe. Votes: 0

When all the objectives of government include the achievement of equality - other than equality before the law - that government poses a threat to liberty. Votes: 0

The objectives of education and industry are identical. Both are interested in good citizenship, in serving society, in a better life-and both firmly believe in freedom. Votes: 0

And I believe in having an administration that has clearly defined goals, objectives and time lines such that it and its people can be held accountable. Votes: 0

A manager sets objectives - A manager organizes - A manager motivates and communicates - A manager, by establishing yardsticks, measures - A manager develops people . Votes: 0

We should seek international support for our mutual objectives abroad, in promoting freedom, democracy, respect for human rights, and also the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. Votes: 0

Our strength in finance has led us to set up an international financial centre with medium and long-term objectives, especially to develop Islamic financial and insurance services. Votes: 0

The civil war in Rwanda and other ethnic massacres were an integral part of US foreign policy, carefully staged in accordance with precise strategic and economic objectives. Votes: 0

The Statist has constructed a Rube Goldberg array of laws and policies that have institutionalized his objectives. His success breeds confidence in the limitlessness of his endeavors. Votes: 0

The task of the strategist and leadership team is to reduce uncertainty in the areas that they can directly influence in order to pursue attractively difficult objectives. Votes: 0

Strategy is important, but trust is the hidden variable. On paper you can have clarity around your objectives, but in a low-trust environment, your strategy won't be executed. Votes: 0

With greater confidence in yourself and your abilities, you will set bigger goals, make bigger plans and commit yourself to achieving objectives that today you only dream about. Votes: 0

Besides my religious commitment, the greatest single factor that has enabled me to pursue my business and political objectives has been the security and freedom of my home. Votes: 0

We must never underestimate our opponents; nor should we forget that the closer we come to reaching our objectives, the more vicious and forthright will their opposition become. Votes: 0

At the time, my personal research objectives were to provide Keynesian economics with more rigorous foundations and to tighten and elaborate the logic of macroeconomic and monetary theory. Votes: 0

Therefore, the observation must be explicitly made: In the Middle East and in the Muslim world, suspicions linger concerning the objectives of the West and notably the US. Votes: 0

At the time, my personal research objectives were to provide Keynesian economics with more rigorous foundations and to tighten and elaborate the logic of macroeconomic and monetary theory." Votes: 0

A prince or general can best demonstrate his genius by managing a campaign exactly to suit his objectives and his resources, doing neither too much nor too little. Votes: 0

One has to define very clearly what one's objectives are, determine in advance how much one is prepared to pay to achieve that objective and then act accordingly. Votes: 0

I think it's always been an arrangement that had political objectives and goals, which is fine. Get married for whatever reason you want, as far as I'm concerned. Votes: 0

Any approach to strategy quickly encounters a conflict between corporate objectives and corporate capabilities. Attempting the impossible is not good strategy. It is just a waste of resources. Votes: 0

Some presidents, such as Bill Clinton and John F. Kennedy, are political sailors - they tack with the wind, reaching difficult policy objectives through bipartisan maneuvering and pulse-taking. Votes: 0

However, crisis in world trade is, among other things, the result of using political tools in competition or simply for achieving political objectives with the help of economic restrictions. Votes: 0

Meetings are at the heart of an effective organization, and each meeting is an opportunity to clarify issues, set new directions, sharpen focus, create alignment, and move objectives forward. Votes: 0

A song that sounds simple is just not that easy to write. One of the objectives of this record was to try and write melodies that continue to resonate. Votes: 0

Wars are fought on objectives, not on timetable, and that's why I've been so insistent upon not allowing ourselves to have policy driven by time table, but by objective. Votes: 0

It is only common sense to recognize that the great bulk of Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, face many common problems and agree on a number of basic objectives. Votes: 0

In the middle '50s, I had written that the point would come, inevitably, at which the relationship between the cause of conflict and political objectives would be lost. Votes: 0

No matter how noble the objectives of a government, if it blurs decency and kindness, cheapens human life, and breeds ill will and suspicion; it is an evil government. Votes: 0

I formed the hypothesis that each of us could have achieved our objectives without the terrible loss of life. And I wanted to test that by going to Vietnam. Votes: 0

Do not confuse objectives with methods. When the nation becomes substantially united in favor of planning the broad objectives of civilization, then true leadership must unite thought behind definite methods. Votes: 0

Your part is to awaken your desire to accomplish your worthy objectives. Then whip your will into action until it follows the way of wisdom that is shown to you. Votes: 0

We worked to develop our own operations to advance U.S. counterterrorism objectives by penetrating terrorist safe havens and collecting intelligence that would inform policy and enable our own operations. Votes: 0

Fortunate is the person who has developed the self-control to steer a straight course towards his objectives in life, without being swayed from his purpose by either commendation or condemnation. Votes: 0

Achieving price stability is not only important in itself, it is also central to attaining the Federal Reserve's other mandate objectives of maximum sustainable employment and moderate long-term interest rates. Votes: 0

The exact objectives of Islam Inc. are obscure. Needless to say everyone involved has a different angle, and they all intend to cross each other up somewhere along the line. Votes: 0

Management is the process of assuring that the program and objectives of the organization are implemented. Leadership on the other hand has to do with casting vision and motivating people. Votes: 0

Government is really successful when it's willing to make big, bold objectives, like, 'We're going to get to the moon.' But without leaders with big ideas, we get stuck. Votes: 0

By monitoring the activity taking place on social networks, retailers can amplify successful marketing and sales strategies and avoid weak tactics which can later be tied back to organizational objectives. Votes: 0

U.S. assistance provides the Jordanian government needed flexibility to pursue policies that are of critical importance to U.S. national security and to foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. Votes: 0

All the media is anymore is the Democrat Party's agenda, the Democrat Party's political desires and objectives presented as "the news" and also presented as popularly supported by the American people. Votes: 0

I believe that we're in an ideological struggle; I believe the only way to marginalize those who murder the innocent, to achieve our ideological objectives, is to spread democracy and freedom. Votes: 0

All sport... is one of the few activities where young people can proceed along traditional avenues, where objectives are clear, where the desire to win is not only permissible, but encouraged. Votes: 0

All the media is anymore is the Democrat Party's agenda, the Democrat Party's political desires and objectives presented as "the news" and also presented as popularly supported by the American people. Votes: 0

I assure this committee that, if I am confirmed, I will be strictly independent of all political influences... essential to that institution's ability to function effectively and achieve its mandated objectives. Votes: 0

Political populism always poses a great danger because it disorients people, creates excessive expectations or, on the contrary, prioritises objectives that are clearly not priorities or are simply impossible to achieve. Votes: 0

Nobody - myself included - believes that we could ever achieve total information awareness. But the government needs to set goals and long-range objectives. Total information awareness is a good goal. Votes: 0

Science is concerned with what is possible while engineering is concerned with choosing, from among the many possible ways, one that meets a number of often poorly stated economic and practical objectives. Votes: 0

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. Votes: 0

The photo-journalist and the photo-poet are both important. The problem is to separate the major objectives of the various groups and not to attribute qualities and intentions where they do not belong. Votes: 0

What do you want to achieve or avoid? The answers to this question are objectives. How will you go about achieving your desire results? The answer to this you can call strategy. Votes: 0

If someone was to tally the number of human hours wasted in business by people trying to accomplish objectives without being given the authority to do so, we would all be appalled. Votes: 0

To have a moral sense is not to be dogmatic in dealing with rules. It can be an open way with dealing with questions of objectives and purpose, which is completely different. Votes: 0

Establish specific objectives, and move steadily toward them. A rudder won't control a drifting boat; it must be underway. Similarly, you need to be moving forward to gain control of your life. Votes: 0

A genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing, without permitting outside influences to discourage or mislead him. Votes: 0

The Leader will be a person with the management skills to coordinate the activities of the Team, and to assure that the Team remains faithful to the objectives of the incoming President. Votes: 0

There is more respect to be won in the opinion of this world by a resolute and courageous liquidation of unsound positions than by the most stubborn pursuit of extravagant or unpromising objectives. Votes: 0

A constructive approach to diplomacy doesnt mean relinquishing ones rights. It means engaging with ones counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives. Votes: 0

International terrorists who pursue completely mad objectives such as establishing a world caliphate or something of the sort, are quite adept at disguising their real aims as a struggle for independence in Chechnya. Votes: 0

Washington is politics! Somehow if people have political objectives, then those objectives are automatically disqualified? If that's the case, the Democrats have no business being legitimized about anything because everything they do is political. Votes: 0

The new Rwanda is about building an economy that delivers prosperity and opportunity for our citizens based on a robust private sector. Foreign adventures would be costly and counterproductive distractions from these challenging objectives. Votes: 0

That the more authoritarian organizations survive and prevail goes generally unnoticed because people focus on the objectives of organizations, which are many and varied, rather than on their structures, which lend to be similar. Votes: 0

We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate. Votes: 0

This insinuation of the interests of the self into even the most ideal enterprises and most universal objectives, envisaged in moments of highest rationality, makes hypocrisy an inevitable by product of all virtuous endeavor. Votes: 0

Every company, every boardroom in which I sit, has a plan, and they have objectives, goals, and a process. And to make it work, the pressure and incentive have to come from the top. Votes: 0

Diplomacy is a disguised war, in which states seek to gain by barter and intrigue, by the cleverness of arts, the objectives which they would have to gain more clumsily by means of war. Votes: 0

[The United States and Israel] share many common objectives ... chief of which is the building of a better world in which every nation can develop its resources and develop them in freedom and peace. Votes: 0

I have certain objectives. They're the same objectives my father had to give people a higher standard of living, to do away with the cancer of poverty, to eliminate the consequences of economic backwardness. Votes: 0

The challenge I set before anyone who condemns private-sector business is this: If you are a socially conscious person, why don't you run your business in a way that will help achieve social objectives? Votes: 0

Achieve self-mastery over your thoughts, and constantly direct them toward your goals and objectives. Learn to focus your attention on the goals that you want to achieve and on finding ways to achieve those goals. Votes: 0

Only a small part of scientific progress has resulted from planned search for specific objectives. A much more important part has been made possible by the freedom of the individual to follow his own curiosity. Votes: 0

The Grameen Bank Ordinance with amendments up to 2008 is a beautiful legal structure for the fulfillment of the ideals and objectives of the bank. Any change in this structure will be devastating for the bank. Votes: 0

We started off with a set of objectives for what we needed to communicate with the company's identity, created several proposals intended to meet those objectives, and picked the one that did the best job. Votes: 0

We believe in peace. We strongly believe in freedom. Where we see suffering we will help. And rather than try to offset a nation, why not join nations together to achieve kind of big objectives? Votes: 0

All winning teams are goal-oriented. Teams like these win consistently because everyone connected with them concentrates on specific objectives. They go about their business with blinders on; nothing will distract them from achieving their aims. Votes: 0

Warfare is a means and not an end. Warfare is a tool of revolutionaries. The important thing is the revolution. The important thing is the revolutionary cause, revolutionary ideas, revolutionary objectives, revolutionary sentiments, revolutionary virtues! Votes: 0