Outcomes? Objectives? Outputs?

Ever puzzled over the differences between project outcomes, outputs, and objectives?

Let's unravel it. Imagine you're planting a garden.

→ Outcomes: The broad, qualitative results and impacts on an organization, e.g., a thriving garden.

→ Objectives: Specific, measurable goals to be achieved within time and budget constraints, e.g., plant diverse flora by Q1 2024 for under $100K.

→ Outputs: Tangible products/services to meet objectives and outcomes, e.g., seeds, soil, water.

In essence, outcomes are the 'why', objectives the 'how', and outputs the 'what'.