A word on goals, objectives and tasks

Goals come first, they represent what the organization wishes to achieve, they reflect the history, values, politics, beliefs of the organization.

Objectives are the second part, they are the steps and milestones which lead to the completion of the organizations goals.

Tasks are the lowest level, they represent the individual or group work requirements which are required to reach the objectvies and in turn the organizational goals.

Think of it in terms of a battle plan, the general says "We need to take that hill". That is the goal.

The objectives being "Take the bridge", "Secure the base", "Attack and take the summit".

The tasks are the specific units assigned to each of the objectives, the directions and information they need to know to accomplish the objectives.