Päätavoitteiden

Päätavoitteiden is the genitive plural form of päätavoite, a Finnish noun that denotes the main objective or primary goal of a plan, project, or organization. In Finnish planning language it is used to describe the top-level aims that guide decisions and resource allocation.

In practical use, päätavoitteiden appears in noun phrases such as päätavoitteiden asettaminen (the setting of main objectives) and päätavoitteiden saavuttaminen (the achievement of main objectives). The genitive plural signals possession or association with a broader plan, program, or strategy. The concept is distinct from more specific or operational goals, which may be divided into sub-objectives or key results.

Formulation typically involves aligning with the organization's mission and vision, consulting stakeholders, and ensuring that the objectives are clear, measurable, and time-bound. Finnish planners often apply SMART criteria or similar frameworks to structure päätavoitteiden, and the term is common in strategic documents, project charters, and evaluation reports.

Examples of usage include: "Kaupungin päätavoitteiden saavuttaminen vaatii investointeja koulutukseen ja infrastruktuuriin." and "Päätavoitteiden määrittely on projektin alussa." These phrases illustrate how the genitive plural connects the objectives to the planning context and to actions or evaluations connected to the plan.

See also: tavoite, tavoitteet, strategia, OKR, SMART.