Section 2 - Project Aims and Objectives
(This section can be developed, added to or revised as the details of the project are worked on.)
Project aims are a statement of the overall “Why” of the project. A project aim is a statement starting with the words: “The aim of this project is…”
That statement tells the reader what your overall goal is, what it is you want to achieve. It does not go into details or describe specific tasks.
Project objectives tell the “How” of the project aim. You want to achieve your goal and the objectives state how this will be done – what major tasks will be undertaken and what your major targets are.
Most projects will have between six and nine objectives. A project objective is usually a statement starting with the words “To…” (e.g. To arrange an outing to Enniskillen Castle in October 2006”.)