How to build a hierarchy of goals

The hierarchy of goals makes it much easier to achieve results. With it, you can determine the direction of action and set specific steps. At the enterprise, this is especially important, since a comprehensive solution to any problem can bring significant financial profit. Consider the construction of a hierarchy of goals on the example of solving the problem of an inconvenient schedule in a university.

Instruction manual

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First you need to create a tree of problems. This model comprehensively reflects all the negative factors that are associated with a particular problem. To compose a tree, it is necessary, first of all, to determine the circle of people affected by the problem, as well as those categories of people who can affect it. Then determine the causes of the problem, as well as its consequences. Present everything in graphical form to facilitate analysis.

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Redo problems into goals. The easiest way to do this is with a table. In the left column, make up the entire set of negative factors, and in the right column reformulate them into goals. This will determine the initial direction of movement.

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Change the problem tree by substituting the corresponding item from the right column at each vertex. So you can determine what actions will lead you to solve the problem and what consequences will follow.

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Select the main, in your opinion, causes of the problem and make up a hierarchy of tasks to eliminate them. Highlight at least 3 points that need to be resolved in the near future. Decompose, i.e. break tasks into subtasks. Identify specific actions to help solve the problem.

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A systematic approach allows you to completely eliminate the problem, since it takes into account all parties. Therefore, try to paint each step as detailed as possible, indicating even the most insignificant details.

Useful advice

The hierarchy of goals is easiest to draw in graphic editors, however, when creating small models, you can use the standard Word.