ciljevi
Ciljevi is the plural form of cilј (goal, objective) in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. They denote intended outcomes that guide actions and decisions, serving as targets to aim for in personal, organizational, or project contexts. A cilј can be strategic or operational, long-term or short-term, and it provides direction for individuals, teams, and institutions. The concept is closely related to aims, objectives, and targets, and ciljevi are typically defined with clarity and measurability to allow assessment of progress.
In practice, planning often distinguishes between higher-level strategic ciljevi and lower-level tactical or operational ciljevi. Achieving
Modern planning commonly employs criteria that promote achievability and accountability; frameworks like SMART—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant,
Etymology: cilj derives from older Slavic roots, with ciljevi following standard Slavic pluralization patterns. The term