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Thank you PU for the good lessons concerning the Targets and indicators.
specifically targets are the levels that we want to meet in our projects in a certain time.
they should go in hand with time and be more specific, but if otherwise it means they are not realistic.
on top of that the unrealistic targets they are not quantitative-dont state numbers of outcomes, not qualitative-dont analyze in detail and if so they are not efficient relating to resources means they are not useful for the project.

It has helped me choose my indicators and set realistic targets

Unrealistic targets are targets that can't be achieved either because of funds, time etc. Unrealistic targets is either shooting below or aiming to hight

Suppose a target is set that appears unrealistic, then, at the end of the project (by chance or commitment by team members) the target is achieved. Will this achievement change our perspective on the target?

Nice explanation. Disaggregating unrealistic targets have brought out a clear understanding.

Target setting can be the most confusing thing for any development organisation, particularly because our work is mostly about creating change. It is critical to always know what you can achieve based on the budget of your project. Donars can sometimes set unrealistic targets because they want to achieve more with less. Targets are a good way to know if you are on the right course. The saying goes, you cannot manage what you do not measure.

Targets should be determined and supported by research on the previous situation (month by month / year by year, etc.) which can be accessed by governments publications, other CSO's reports on the cases etc. If the target is too ambitious, that shows that the research on the case was not done properly, and we are not aware of the realities of the geographical region, demographics, history of the situation etc. and since it is ambitious / not realistic, it most probably will not be reached , hence the motivation of the staff will go down during and after the project / they will feel like they failed the donors as well as the beneficiaries. Therefore, we should set realistic targets, which can be figured out from looking into previous similar programs, government agencies' or other development organizations' reports or findings, and historical trends can be followed in order to set up realistic targets.

How can one set targets that would not be too ambitious?

so at times we miss judge our targets by creating this unrealistic targets and at the end of the day we cant reach them and our projects fail

Unrealistic situation: this it means the project is not covered by the truth, thus the project it is not reflect the actual picture.

everything is ok

how we we review our targets sat early if risk happend during project.

Unrealistic targets are not an indicator of ambition, they are indicators of poor planning

It’s okay set high or ambitious targets as long as it’s realistic, taking into accoubf your inputs.

Unrealistic targets, leads to damage the objective of the project.
The people engaged in the project will be biased in achievement of the target though it is not achievable, leads to manipulation of the real data.
Secondly, when the evaluation conducted, these will be creating embarrassing situation while looking the data and work, ultimately damaging the project impact.

Setting unrealistic targets means that it is increasingly unlikely for your team to achieve them, and the best way to avoid this is by using data this way, you are ensured that you are not letting your biases and assumptions affect your decision making. it is pertinent you set realistic targets it is easier for your team to work in accordance to achieving them. When you set a target you are committing your team to reaching that target, if you miss it because you were unrealistic everyone involved gets disappointed; yourself, the team and your donors.

Targets to be set with reliable resources like, from base line survey, evidence based historical or research, local data with evidences.
If unrealistic targets set in by an organization, that will crate an embarrassing situation for all who are engaged to achieve the targets.
There will be conflictions between field staff and middle management.
It may leads to have biased data or cooked data which is not reliable and non trust worthy.
while doing evaluation, it will effect the real achievement and the project may land in a unfavorable situation.
Also decisions may be effected as per the data captured.
Hence, the targets to be sent as per the process and feasibility will respect to ground realities

Targets must be realistic and this is done by engaging all stakeholders in the process

Unrealistic goals are goals that have been set, yet they are almost impossible to achieve

If you set unrealistic target (high target), and then you performed below your target you will be disappointed that could come from missing your target. Therefore it is better to come up with baseline survey and then setting the realistic target for your projects.

Targets are the planned value of a performance indicator at the end of the planning period. They are usually quantitative but they can however be qualitative, depending on their indicators. Sometimes is it necessary to develop benchmarks in order to track planned progress. Targets need to be realistic in relation to factors like availability of resources e.g. time, money and personnel. Unrealistic targets jeopardize the progress of a project. They make it hard for the project to attain its overall goal and other goals that were set in the midst of it. These unrealistic targets may also lead to a waste of resources which may in turn dissapoint the relevant stakeholders of the project.

Unrealistic targets are those which would be impossible to achieve. This would be due to project planners being too ambitious. Not taking into consideration the resources available for the project and not doing adequate baseline research.
Unrealistic targets will lead to failure of the project to realize it's goals.

Nicely explained, unrealistic targets also indicates lack of proper preparation, because with proper baseline research and evaluation targets would be set more realistically.

Unrealistic targets will lead to a project's failure to realize it's goals and loss of donor confidence.

The setting of unattainable targets can, therefore, constitute bullying, and could result in an employee feeling pressurised enough to walk out of their job. Setting unrealistic expectations means that it’s increasingly unlikely that your team will be able to achieve them. If your team regularly misses targets, this could lead to questions raised from your own manager, asking why your team are underachieving. Staff often get a buzz from hitting their targets. However, if that goal is constantly unrealistic, employees can feel like they’re not achieving. This can impact self-esteem, motivation, and productivity, which can damage your bottom-line.

Unrealistic targets have an effect of demotivating the team and beneficiaries at the end of your project. So it is important to set realistic but ambitious targets thereby avoid the unrealistic targets.

Unrealistic targets are targets that are set but are impossible to achieve. Even though we are to set ambitious targets, however, it is very pertinent to set ambitious but realistic targets that can be measured and achievable. So it is important to follow to a reasonable extent the laid down principles when setting a target.

Its always good to be ambitious when setting your targets. It impresses those funding the project and relevant stakeholders. However, it is also dangerous being unrealistic. Unrealistic targets may lead to a waste of resources, which will eventually disappoint the donors and stakeholders you wanted to impress in the first place

Well, this is not easy. However, this is very possible. There is first of all a need to understand what the donors and all relevant stakeholders of the project are looking for. After that is understood, there is also need to see if the resources allocated for the project are adequate in line with the ultimate goal. These aspects understood properly will lessen the burden of picking targets that are not realistic

Setting ambitious yet realistic targets is a good M&E Practice. Ambitious targets motivates the project team to work more towards realisation of those set targets

it is very important to set realistic goals because unrealistic goals exhaust us and in the end we work hard to achieve nothing

Unrealistic targets are more or less bogus targets not backed my proper data. Targets like these are most times farfetched and geered towards cornering donors into buying their ideas in a heartbeat.

it will make you stuck and hard to carry the progress of your project ahead

If you say that someone is being unrealistic, you mean that they do not recognize the truth about a situation, especially about the difficulties involved in something they want to achieve. Sometimes, unrealistic goals can turn into reality if you get to work, thinking out of the box , creating massive accountability and giving more time to yourself and to the project.
These can be ambitious targets, that are not practical and feasible and most times they are difficult to measure and even evaluate.

Targets are flexible and should be reviewed intermittently during the course of the project or if some unforeseen risks were encountered. Targets should also be SMART(Simple, measurable, achievable/attainable, realistic and time bound), that way we avoid setting unrealistic targets.

Unrealistic targets are those targets which we can not achieve at the end of the project. They can be expressed as targets which are poorly created without considering the existing situation of the project. Unrealistic targets consume budgets, human efforts, and time for unachievable objectives.

There is a thin line between realistic and unrealistic targets, hence every target should be vastly researched and data driven.

Targets should be set in accourdance with the ressources available and all the risks.

that they would like you to reach.
Project Budget: Your budget will determine what you are able to do. For example, you might want to distribute 80,000 mosquito nets, but only have the funds to purchase 40,000.
You may not have access to all of these types of information when you set your targets.

when we set unrealistic target we are not considering what is on the ground. we simply set the target with our assumption which is absolutely wrong.

These are targets that are overly ambitious, the resources available maybe less compared to the target set.

Good discussion Dr

Good discussion Dr

Unrealistic targets are too ambitious or underated, not based on historical trends. There is no deadline set for the target.

Unrealistic targets are too ambitious or underated, not based on historical trends. There is no deadline set for the target.

Right discussion

they are not based on the truth of a situation, in particular on the difficulties linked to the activities to be carried out.

Unrealistic targets are unlikely to be achieved by the team.
This is as a result of lack of careful planning, inaccurate estimation of costs, resources and time required.

I find what the gentleman in the video mentions (setting targets with the consideration that all risks happened or the assumptions turned out not to be true.) I think this can help a planner make more realistic targets.

Indicators should meet all the seven criteria from USAID.
Data collection methods include surveys, focus groups, interviews, observations, document review, laboratory measurements, community workshop.
The data management processes include data collection, data entry and collation, data analysis, verification and storage and data use.

Unrealistic targets are targets set that do not take congnisance of baseline characteristics, historical records and trends

These are targets that are too ambitious than your capabilities, and resources available.

setting unrealistic targets might be danger because we can let donw the donors, stakeholders, and the beneficiareas of the project by not delivering the services or products of our project.

Unrealistic target happened when we set the target too low or too high. It is often caused by lack of baseline data and or too ambitious on reaching the goal.

Setting unrealistic targets is detrimental to achieving project indicators, sometimes if you set overambitious targets, the evaluation will measure that the project has failed, hence indeed it is important to set realistic targets and SMART indicators

Setting meaningful targets provides staff, implementing partners, and stakeholders with benchmarks to document progress toward achieving results. targets need to take into account program resources, the implementation period and the development hypothesis implicit in the results framework

Unrealistic targets can be those targets that do not recognize the truth about the situation. It’s difficult to measure such targets. Therefore, it’s important to set targets in order to make them realistic and achievable during the project implementation.

The module is well understood.

Unrealistic target is an activity or programming doesn't have specific numbers beneficiaries to support.

Unrealistic targets are targets set that are not realistic or not easy to achieve. Making unrealistic targets gives room for demotivation on the part of everyone who is involved in the project from donors,team members and yourself included. Hence when making targets it is important to use data and not emotions or feelings in order to avoid bias or assumptions influence decisions made

Targets always have to be realistic and if unable to meet you can always review and reset as time progresses.

How can someone readily identify unrealistic targets in project designs?

Unrealistic targets will distort the smooth flow of the project in several dimensions and cumulatively will lower team morale.

Unrealistic targets are something that impossible to achieve it
It is unlikely that your team will achieve a certain target within a specific period of time.

I think the target determines the direction of the direction of project. Therefore care must be taken when setting targets. Avoid being over ambitious but ambitious enough and realistic. Even the number of targets matters a lot. Its vital to set a few target which you can achieve, that to have a forest of targets that you cannot achieve.A failed target, means a failed project and failed funding from donor as well as wasted energy and resources.

Unrealistic targets leads to unsuccessful attainment of the ultimate results.

It is very likely for a project to set unrealistic targets, this segment of the course is very informative.

Unrealistic targets are targets that do not show a sensible and practical idea of being achieved. If the target is too ambitious, it may turn out to be unrealistic. For example, planning to finish a four-year degree program is one year may be unrealistic.
Unrealistic goals often lead to disappointment. To avoid setting unrealistic targets, it is important to use data. Get as much information as you can, before setting targets. Data may include baseline data, historical trends and others.

This module helped me to really think about and determine what are realistic and not realistic targets. This will really help the project to succeed.

Setting unrealistic targets sets up the organisation for failure because they were unable to reach the target and unable to allocate the right resources to the appropriate areas.

Giving 95% of girls microloans in 15 days

what are the most important data collection tools?

To be the projects successful and achievable the targets should be very realistic and ambitious. I the targets are unrealistic there will be challenges such as delay in delivery of project, reduced work standards, poor fund management and would led to problem within the team in achieving the set targets.

would need more light on this

I have come to the understanding that unrealistic is a grave danger to any project that is to be undergone. without due target, it is as good as no project is to be done.

Unrealistic targets are those that are set not based on baseline findings, other data sets. Those that are set inconsiderate of available resources. Those that are set inconsiderate of expected risks.

While unrealistic targets may be detrimental to the performance of the project, i am confused as on what scale i can measure unrealistic targets. For example setting a target too low, would it be considered unrealistic? However, i understand that consequences of unrealistic targets could be wastage of resources such as time, money and other resources. Too high targets pose great pressure on scarce resources to be allocated towards achieving those targets.

Unrealistic target are target set without any baseline survey or any expert advise or having to look at a previously related program. This can end up making the target over ambiguous or too low

Should you aim for a certain percentage above baseline? Sometimes it's hard to really see what might be unrealistic when you have ambition and may not realize what is unrealistic until you actually try to find funding.

Targets are the levels we plan on reaching with our project. It's important to make our targets ambitious so that our teams can aim and work towards achieving a higher level of success. Ambitious targets also motivates donors to invest their money in the project. However, it's better for targets to be both ambitious and realistic.
Targets are realistic when the team is able to reach the supposed level intended.
Unrealistic targets can demotivated everyone towards the project. As far as targets needs to be ambitious, it also needs to be realistic.

That's great !

Targets may be adjusted to reflect changes in context or implementation approach, although caution is recommended.
Adjusting targets is most likely to occur during the middle of implementation, when context changes are
clear or the implementation approach has stabilized. It is not recommended to change targets too early
in the implementation phase or to change current year targets.

unrealistic targets are those that do not recognizes the truth about a situation

Unrealistic targets ensure that a project does not go realistically and operations may not fully get accomplished. Therefore, it is imparative to keep the targets at reasonable levels.

Lack of realization of the actual truth can make a person or project unrealistic

Unrealistic target are too ambitious targets that were unachievable. Before setting a target it is best to seek expert opinion,consult in stakeholders' expectations and to work with one's budget so as to set ambitious yet realistic targets.

Good one.

True one has to work with data from previous research.

Targets too high or too low. Sometimes donors expect targets are too high than budget available and community needs.

I would say a target is unrealistic when we are gunning for a target that we are not adequately resourced for, or maybe pursuing something that is clearly out of our reach. It's also possible that the target is not measurable.

Unrealistic targets is a result that one is trying to achieve or one did not know the truth about the situation especially about the difficulties involves in achieving the set goal. There are 4 ways to handle unrealistic target;

1. Adjust your approach
2. Assess your working practices
3. speak up and
   4 Don't panic
   this is my own view on unrealistic target.

Unrealistic target is a result that one does know the difficulties involves in achieving the set target.
There are 4 ways to handle unrealistic target:

1. Assess your working practices.
2. Speak up
3. Adjust your approach and
4. Don't panic
   This is my own on view unrealistic target.

It is imperative to be realistic in setting ones target, most often the expected output maybe tally with the input.

In the Anza Mapema Project, the unrealistic targets we were to overcome before point a figure to understand includes below:
1.To converse unharmoniously to the clients we had could make the project not to reach the level we expected since no staff had not learnt the confidentiality acts yet.
2.Not having enough funds for a project to run till an expected time was due to lack of negotiations and provision of enough project proposals with the donors and sponsors willing until we recognized of such influential deeds.
3.Equipment kits and terms could fully be over and to reach the project was to take time since the commodities were ordered late .So, we realized that before the project had to fall during the heavy collision between the projects and the clients.
4.The number of test results were found to be late as unexpected by every client tested thus it had to reach a point to lose most participants before an apology was to be sent to everyone affected in the study.

Unrealistic targets never bring about good fruits althrough the project.

unrealistic targets can mean that one doesn't recognize the truth about a situation. this can talk to target that are unreasonable in an environment that doesnt have all the indicators for the is a situation that can prevent the target given to be acheived

Our indicators must be smart, that is specific, measurable attainable realistic and time bound!

Logique d’intervention Indicateur objectivement vérifiable Moyens de vérification Hypothèses critiques
Objectif général
projet de formation et de sensibilisation à un taux de 80% des détenteurs des motos aux risques qu’ils en courent de 2022à 2025

• Quelles motos répondent aux normes de sécurité
• La majorité sont des motos manquent réellement de suivi et d’entretien
• Les documents administratifs des motos sont dans l’ignorance total - Fiche d’inspection de la police de la ville
• Certificats de fin de formation

Objectifs spécifiques :

• Garantir le confort aux passagers des motos ;
• Créations d’emplois profitable aux jeunes de sorte à réduire les attroupements des syndicats dans ces gares;
• Professionnaliser l’activité de transport de la moto.
• Le nombre de places assises dans sur les motos sont respectées
• Emplois durables sont créés pour les jeunes dans ce milieu.
• 90% des propriétaires ont obtenu des registres de commerce et sont titulaires de compte contribuable
• Rapport de la police de la ville
• 16 contrats de travail signés
• Les motos sont immatriculées - Tous les détenteurs de motos sont formés aux techniques de conduite et du code de la route
  Résultats attendus :

1. les besoins de formation sont définis

2. les propriétaires des motos adhèrent au projet

3. le personnel propriétaire est formé au code de la route et ont obtenu les documents nécessaires pour leur moto.

4. Bon nombre de moto respectent désormais aux normes du code de la route.

5.-Bon nombre de moto sont dotés de documents administratifs

• 03 modules de formation sont définis
• 90% des propriétaires adhèrent au projet
• 80% du personnel est formé

 75% des motos sont réparées et ont passé la visite technique de moto

 100% des motos sont dotés de documents administratifs - Fiches techniques des modules de formation

• PV de réunion
• Certificats de fin de formation
• Rapport d’inspection de la police de la ville
• Rapport de restitution des travaux Sensibilisation des propriétaires et personnels détenteur de moto
  Activités 1: analyser les besoins de formation et établir la liste nominative des participants
  Activité 1.1 : Rencontrer les autorités la communauté autochtone et allogène traditionnelle et moderne
  Activité 1.2 : Identifier et tenir des séances de travail avec les propriétaires des motos;

Activité 1.3 : faire la liste exhaustive du personnel détenteur de moto des différentes gares ;
Activité 1.4: définir les besoins de formation du personnel des propriétaires des motos ;

Activité 1.5 : tenir des séances de travail avec le personnel des motos ;

Activité 2 : Rédiger la fiche technique des modules de formation
Activité 2.1 : rédiger le contexte et la justification ;
Activité 2.2 : définir les objectifs (général et spécifiques) ;
Activité 2.3 : définir la cible et la durée de la formation ;
Activité 2.4 : définir la méthode pédagogique
Activité 2.5 : établir le budget prévisionnel

Activité 3 : Sélectionner le cabinet de formation et assurer l’organisation de la diffusion des sessions de formation
Activité 3.1 : Rédiger les TDR
Activité 3.2 : Lancer l’appel d’offre
Activité 4.1 : préparer les kits de formation ;
Activité 4.2 : établir le calendrier de formation ;
Activité 4.3: choisir le site de la formation ;
Activité 4.4 : organiser les déplacements des bénéficiaires ;
Activité 4.5 : Prévoir la restauration et la pause-café ;

Activité 5 : veiller à la diffusion des sessions de formation et à l’évaluation
Activité 5.1 : veiller à la diffusion des sessions de formation ;
Activité 5.2 : veiller à l’évaluation quotidienne et finale de la formation ;
Activité 5.3 : valider le rapport final.
Activité 6.Organiser une cérémonie de remise d’attestations de fin de formation

• 70% de la communauté autochtone et allogène traditionnelle et moderne ont pris part aux différentes séances de travail et adhèrent au projet

• 95% propriétaires de moto ont pris part aux différentes séances de travail et adhèrent au projet

• La liste nominative de tout le personnel contractuel intervenant dans le transport de pinasse à la gare lagunaire d’Abobo-Doumé est établie

• 03 séances de travail sont tenues avec les différentes catégories de de moto: les conducteurs principaux, et les mécaniciens de ces motos

 La fiche technique de la formation et le cahier de charges sont élaborés

 Le cabinet en charge de la diffusion des sessions de formation est sélectionné

 03 modules de formation sont identifiés

 98% des bénéficiaires sont formés aux au code de la route

 La formation est évaluée

 Les attestations de fin de formation sont distribuées

• PV de réunion et liste de présence

• PV de réunion et liste de présence
   Rapport d’enquête

 Rapport d’activités et liste de présence

• Convention de partenariat signé

 Rapports d’activités et de fin de formation

 Rapport d’évaluation

 Press-book

Disponibilité des ressources humaines, matérielles et financières

Intervention logic Objectively verifiable indicator Means of verification Critical assumptions
Main objective
training and awareness project at a rate of 80% of motorcycle owners at the risks they run from 2022 to 2025

• Which motorcycles meet the safety standards
• The majority of motorcycles really lack follow-up and maintenance
• Administrative documents for motorcycles are in total ignorance - City police inspection sheet
• End of training certificates

Specific objectives :

• Guarantee the comfort of motorcycle passengers;
• Job creation beneficial to young people so as to reduce union gatherings in these stations;
• Professionalize the motorcycle transport activity.
• The number of seats in the motorcycles are respected
• Sustainable jobs are created for young people in this environment.
• 90% of owners have obtained trade registers and hold a taxpayer account
• City police report
• 16 signed employment contracts
• Motorcycles are registered - All motorcycle owners are trained in driving techniques and the highway code
  Expected results :
  1.training needs are defined

2. the owners of the motorcycles adhere to the project

3. the owner staff are trained in the rules of the road and have obtained the necessary documents for their motorcycle.

4. Many motorcycles now meet the standards of the highway code.

5.-Many motorcycles have administrative documents

• 03 training modules are defined
• 90% of owners support the project
• 80% of staff are trained

 75% of motorcycles are repaired and have passed the motorcycle technical inspection

 100% of motorcycles are provided with administrative documents - Technical sheets of training modules

• meeting minutes
• End of training certificates
• City police inspection report
• Work restitution report Sensitization of owners and personnel with motorbikes
  Activities 1: analyze training needs and establish a list of names of participants
  Activity 1.1: Meet the authorities with the traditional and modern indigenous and non-native community
  Activity 1.2: Identify and hold working sessions with motorcycle owners;

Activity 1.3: make an exhaustive list of the personnel holding motorcycles from the various stations;
Activity 1.4: define the training needs of motorcycle owner staff;

Activity 1.5: hold working sessions with motorcycle staff;

Activity 2: Write the technical sheet for the training modules
Activity 2.1: write the context and the rationale;
Activity 2.2: define the objectives (general and specific);
Activity 2.3: define the target and the duration of the training;
Activity 2.4: define the teaching method
Activity 2.5: establish the provisional budget

Activity 3: Select the training firm and ensure the organization of the dissemination of training sessions
Activity 3.1: Write ToRs
Activity 3.2: Launch the call for tenders
Activity 4.1: prepare training kits;
Activity 4.2: establish the training schedule;
Activity 4.3: choose the training site;
Activity 4.4: organize travel for beneficiaries;
Activity 4.5: Plan meals and a coffee break;

Activity 5: ensure the dissemination of training sessions and evaluation
Activity 5.1: ensure the dissemination of training sessions;
Activity 5.2: ensure the daily and final evaluation of the training;
Activity 5.3: validate the final report.
Activity 6: Organize an end-of-training certification ceremony

• 70% of the indigenous and allogeneic traditional and modern community took part in the various working sessions and adhere to the project

• 95% motorcycle owners have taken part in the various work sessions and support the project

• The list of names of all contractual staff involved in the transport of pinnace to the Abobo-Doumé lagoon station is established

• 03 working sessions are held with the different categories of motorcycle: the main drivers, and the mechanics of these motorcycles

 The technical sheet for the training and the specifications are drawn up

 The firm in charge of distributing the training sessions is selected

 03 training modules are identified

 98% of beneficiaries are trained in traffic regulations

 The training is evaluated

 End of training certificates are distributed

• Meeting minutes and attendance list

• Meeting minutes and attendance list
   Investigation report

 Activity report and attendance list

• Partnership agreement signed

 Activity and end of training reports

 Evaluation report

 Press-book

Availability of human, material and financial resources

If any organization is setting unrealistic targets, it will face harsh impossibility of reaching the targets in real. Therefore, I think the targets, no matter what, should be realistic in any case otherwise it will be equivalent to thinking that an airplane takes a round of whole world just in one second.