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I learnt about adding dates to target statements, and possible to adopt historical patterns to set target. This module has actually given me a better framework of indicators and targets.

How to set a strong indicators to measure your project

How to set an ambitious and realistic target

Ending poverty in my province in less than a year

Sometimes we set too ambitious targets. That's usually because of our good intention or being idealistic. Most of the time lack of experience may also lead to such unrealistic targets. In my country there is an idiom read like "your steps should touch the ground." Unrealistic targets may have been sounded in such occasions like brainstorming meetings. But when it comes to an experiment or a real project, unrealistic targets may result in unexpected outcomes. So, yes, we need a thorough thinking and elaborated planning.

Setting unrealistic targets will end up in project failure.

We must do the possible to do not define the unrealistic targets

unrealistic target will make the project down and will not follow the project in another fund and the donor or funder will no give the money because the target reaching no true

Creating a good data collection without any error is very important for a M&E

This module on setting project objectives was very important for me since the project activities must tend towards the achievement of objectives, which must be realistic and ambitious.

Unrealistic targets are targets that are set without considering the time frame of the project, and available resources. It is also good when targets are set based on the available data of what you what to achieve.

This absolutely right. Some government targets remain on paper.

Regarding unrealistic targets to me, I think a target can not be unrealistic if we conduct a proper base line survey and have our budget in mind at the Time of design.
Also unrealistic targets can only set in when we work with either our too optimistic or too persimistic feelings rather than working on realistic data

Regarding unrealistic targets to me, I think a target can not be unrealistic if we conduct a proper base line survey and have our budget in mind at the Time of design.
Also unrealistic targets can only set in when we work with either our too optimistic or too persimistic feelings rather than working on realistic data

Unrealistic Targets is a simple unjust to the project. When targets are unrealistic, this can serve as a source demotivating for project team and lead to proje t failure

Setting unrealitsics targets is simply setting one for failure. Targets need to be realistic as that own its own can serve as a source of motivation for the team.

Unrealitsics targets may lead to unnecessary wastage of resources and time that could otherwise be directed to value addicting project.

Targets must be realistic and neither low or too high.

Targets and indicators are part of the technical support provided by FAO and other UN entities to help the international community and national governments gather information and mobilize the different types of resources needed to succeed in meeting their goals.

Unrealistic targets makes you not to reach your indicators and this can cause issues.

these are simply targets that may not be achieved within the project period

these are simply targets that may not be achieved within the project period

Setting unrealistic targets for the specific indicators it will be difficult to monitor and it cant' be useful to those involved in implementing or evaluating a program to understand how targets were set.

I think unrealistic targets usually results when project design don't full information about the project area. Also, they could have information but are too ambitious. For me I hold the view that proper research about the project areas will resolve the issues of unrealistic project targets.

I think unrealistic targets usually results when project design don't full information about the project area. Also, they could have information but are too ambitious. For me I hold the view that proper research about the project areas will resolve the issues of unrealistic project targets.

Unrealistic targets, could overrun the cost of the project, the quality of the project could not be spared either. it can also lower staff morale.

Setting unrealistic targets can get in the way of your progress, so regardless of your project objective if your targets seem too low, you will make no progress.

Unrealistic Targets are targets that we will face challenges to achieve them. These targets may planned without considering the actual reality on the ground. For example if we our target is to provide food basket for 3500 Households by the end of 2022 but we do have only money that can purchase food basket for 2500 households, the target was unrealistic.

Setting the targets is also another tricky process in the project planning stage, a targets could be realistic if we have enough information from a similar intervention which was implemented in that same location, it also allow us to evaluate our budget with ideas to make our targets achievable and efficient. Unrealistic targets is considered as a target set with anticipated pessimistic or optimistic values which may require additional information to make it realistic especially, baseline collection.

As discussed earlier, the targets should be realistic and achievable.

The data collection tools must be pre tested in the similar setting and the valuable feedbacks should be incorporated.

The unrealistic targets are difficult to meet. Actually targets can be ambitious but realistic.

When targets are not realistic, the sensible thing to do is to go back and readjust the targets by setting new targets that are realizable. It is important that we consider available budgets, expert opinions and do our research findings well before we set targets so that we won't end up setting unrealistic targets for our projects.

Actually these are goals or expectations that are not realizablle due to some factors such as time, funds, complexity etc.

Unrealistic Targets will confuse the team on what to achieve and measuring indicators. it will lead to mistakes and poor quality outcomes. Project will face budget overrun and schedule issues when there is unrealistic target is set for the project activities and outcome.

To me the first thing to do when a target is unrealistic is to identify the course of it being unrealistic. For example it could be due to logistics. Then next you approach the boss with facts and prove to him why it's unrealistic to meet that target with complete honesty and transparency. The target could then be share among the team members or reset to suit the logistics available

To me the first thing to do when a target is unrealistic is to identify the course of it being unrealistic. For example it could be due to logistics. Then next you approach the boss with facts and prove to him why it's unrealistic to meet that target with complete honesty and transparency. The target could then be share among the team members or reset to suit the logistics available

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Unrealistic targets demotivate the team, and set the project up for failure and embarrassment

the most difficult thing is to choose an indicator that meets the 7 criteria. for the targets I believe it would be based on the initial objectives and it would flow from that.

Unrealistic targets is the missing of your targets towards you measure. If you miss the targets its unrealistic.

Targets are unrealistic if a government has never performed at the target level or there is no evidence it can reach the target

To set target need to consider on availability of resources and sources of information.

These are targets that can be achieved as they are not real in the first place. the unrealistic targets cant be achieved at all.

targets become unrealistic when missing

unrealistic target is to ambitious, unknowing the field,

With the world having changed so much since the outbreak of COVID-19, workplaces are under constant pressure to adapt and deliver.Amongst the many strategies, deadlines and demands, it can be easy to overlook the heart of the company - the people.
In times of change, staff can find themselves fighting against unrealistic and conflicting goals in the workplace without proper oversight. Unrealistic targets, impossible deadlines or inadequate budgets can all play a factor that contributes towards these challenges.Setting goals which push staff to achieve their best can lead to very positive results.

On the other hand, setting unrealistic goals can have a negative impact on employees and the business. Here are some of the effects that may occur in the short-term:
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.To achieve unrealistic expectations, employees may be forced to rush work, cut corners and not take proper care. This can lead to mistakes and poor quality outcomes.
If you set your budget based on unrealistic expectations, you may be surprised when project costs overrun.

If your deadline is also unrealistic, staff may need to spend longer on the project and work overtime, which all adds to your overall cost.If expectations of employees are too high, this could lead to them taking time off work for stress related illnesses.

This only increases the pressure, as the rest of your team will need to meet set targets with one less pair of hands.

Can someone explain me what we want to say with attributable indicator?

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Unrealistic targets that do not meet the stakeholders expectations.
Are those that do not meet the experts opinions whether or not to carry on with the project.
Have not met the creterion on the basis of research findings.
Have unrealistic budget proposals.

Unrealistic targets are targets that do not recognize the truth about a situation in regards to what they want to achieve. Targets are unrealistic if they are unattainable, not practical or doable

So having to ask from experts would be a great and easy way

It is very important thing to remember during setting new target for our organization or project. through this lesson that we had i think that from now on we are able to set a good and realistic target.

After we identify the impact of the project, we need to set a realstic target to measure the impact of our projects. However, the yardsticks, we usually have to define our targets upon need to be refined among ourselves. The first one is we need to have a baseline to set our targets upon ourselves. The baselines is the current status of the level. Then we need to set realistic outcomes of our target. These can be drived from Historical Trends or Collecting data to show the current levels of progress and we need to understand how or interventions can alleviate that level of progress.

Setting an Unrealistic Targets, normally fails. The project manager or M&E fails to accounts the risk and assumption of the proposed project thus fails.

Unrealistic Targets dis-aggregates and demoralizes the project team for not meeting the target as specified.

Setting an Unrealistic Targets, normally fails. The project manager or M&E fails to accounts the risk and assumption of the proposed project thus fails.

Unrealistic Targets dis-aggregates and demoralizes the project team for not meeting the target as specified.

Setting targets is important to have ambition as a project. In this case for my organisation I think we were on track with this

After we identify the impact of the project, we need to set a realstic target to measure the impact of our projects. However, the yardsticks, we usually have to define our targets upon need to be refined among ourselves. The first one is we need to have a baseline to set our targets upon ourselves. The baselines is the current status of the level. Then we need to set realistic outcomes of our target. These can be drived from Historical Trends or Collecting data to show the current levels of progress and we need to understand how or interventions can alleviate that level of progress.

Setting targets is important to have ambition as a project. In this case for my organisation I think we were on track with this

Hey there,

I want to ask if the baseline data will effect the quality of the targets and we would make..?? and how many targets we need to put in for each step of our logic form ..??

If you can be sure of the data that you will take from previous projects, then you will be far away of the Unrealistic Targets..

The word unrealistic at first make be realistic to the setter based on the mood he/she was when setting such target but going through this course will make you understand that you cannot just wake up in a morning and set target without making enquiries ,info ,seeking expert opinions on that particular project before setting the target. It is advisable to work with facts and figures to avoid unrealistic targets

It is important that realistic targets are set for our indicators. Most funders hold us accountable to our targets and use our targets to gauge our performance. It is important therefore that our targets are within the realistic spectrum.

Unrealistic targets are unattainable goals that have been set without evidence of data to back up that the goals can be achieved. To avoid setting unrealistic targets, its important to seek expert opinion in the various disciplines, consider the time the project is taking, available budget and past findings on previous research projects.

unrealistic targets are the types of targets that are difficult to reach. Be that based on what is being targeted. Our targets could be blocked by couple of barriers. Be that political or geographical

It is important that realistic targets are set for our indicators. Most funders hold us accountable to our targets and use our targets to gauge our performance. It is important therefore that our targets are within the realistic spectrum.

Targets are very important when you have a project

signs that your goals are unrealistic. there is no internal consensus around the validity of the target. some people may not be sure where the target came from. the target is set far beyond a reasonable range based on past performance and baseline data. the target was set by someone other than the subject matter expert.

It is important that realistic targets are set for our indicators. Most funders hold us accountable to our targets and use our targets to gauge our performance. It is important therefore that our targets are within the realistic spectrum.

Unrealistic targets- These are objectives or intervention the program is working to achieve but impossible to reach.

For example in Girls Union we ought to provide every child leaving for boarding school with full uniform and nourishment every time schools open so this target is unrealistic as funds are only provided once a year.

Unrealistic targets- These are objectives or intervention the program is working to achieve but impossible to reach.

For example in Girls Union we ought to provide every child leaving for boarding school with full uniform and nourishment every time schools open so this target is unrealistic as funds are only provided once a year.

Unrealistic targets- These are objectives or intervention the program is working to achieve but impossible to reach.

For example in Girls Union we ought to provide every child leaving for boarding school with full uniform and nourishment every time schools open so this target is unrealistic as funds are only provided once a year.

Unrealisitic targets are objectives or goals that the program wishes to reach or achieve on a certain date that is set but are impossible to achieve on that set time.

For example Girls Union wishes to provide ALL underpriviledged students going to boarding school with school uniforms and nourishments before schools open but funders or donors may want them to reach a certain target maybe 100 students while they are 400 underpriviledged students.
This goal is unrealistic as ALL students cannot be assisted.

hello for me it is obvious that most of the projects will tend to be more unrealistic for me it is one of the most important step where the team must be concerted.

Unrealisitic targets are objectives or goals that the program wishes to reach or achieve on a certain date that is set but are impossible to achieve on that set time.

For example Girls Union wishes to provide ALL underpriviledged students going to boarding school with school uniforms and nourishments before schools open but funders or donors may want them to reach a certain target maybe 100 students while they are 400 underpriviledged students.
This goal is unrealistic as ALL students cannot be assisted.

the target is set for beyond a reasonable range based on past performances and baseline data, unrealitic target is like when someone sets the target itself

Unrealisitic targets are objectives or goals that the program wishes to reach or achieve on a certain date that is set but are impossible to achieve on that set time.

For example Girls Union wishes to provide ALL underpriviledged students going to boarding school with school uniforms and nourishments before schools open but funders or donors may want them to reach a certain target maybe 100 students while they are 400 underpriviledged students.
This goal is unrealistic as ALL students cannot be assisted.

the target is set for beyond a reasonable range based on past performances and baseline data, unrealistic target is like when someone sets the target itself

It's made by someone...assumption based..without using any baseline data

In one of the project which we were implementing in Mayendit county unity state south Sudan, the project is under protection of the Person with specific needs and disability by constructing shelters.
the project was to be start on 1st January 2021 but due to delay of shipping of material through the port we adjust the stating date to February when the material arrived .this force us to adjust the project finishing date or project closure date from June to July.

An unrealistic target is any ambition that isn't attainable, practical, or doable. When you set unrealistic target for your project indicators, you project will not achieve and measure what you intended to achieve. Your final deliverables and goal will be vague and your project team will lost direction, get bored or burnt out.

An unrealistic target is any ambition that isn't attainable, practical, or doable. When you set unrealistic targets for your project indicators, your project will not achieve and measure what you intended to achieve. Your final deliverables and goal will be vague and your project team will lose direction, get bored, or burnt out.

To make our targets ambitious yet realistic we looked at our previous
implementation and what we've been able to achieve and set new targets. Again we looked at the kind of resources that we have available for us. Was it realizable for us to realize new targets? Then, if so, we set new targets. We also picked two scenarios where we asked ourselves: if all of the risks happened, what will be the new target? If they didn't happen, what would be the new target? Then we set the midline to be our new target. Lastly, we set our project to have
incentives for staff to realize these new targets. Does it mean that when you set a target you can't go back and adjust your target? No. For our case had to go back and adjust our target because that was the most
realistic thing to do. For example, we said that we will begin our projects on
month two and it was almost impossible. We began a project at month seven so we had to adjust our targets based that we started a bit late.

Where do you draw the line between ambitious and realistic targets?

This sounds like a good approach. In the event that the boss does not agree with you maybe bring in a third party at senior level.

Unrealistic targets are those targets that do not give a true measure to the real situation. For example, a person might set a very high target depending on his/her optimistic about the idea but forgetting the real situation on the ground.

setting unrealistic targets will make the donor have a bias on you in case u fail to hit them and hitting them would imply overstraining your team.
but basing on the resources available and data on previous projects would help you choose realistic targets.

Amazing information that you are sharing with us.

Amazing information that you are sharing with us.

setting unrealistic targets will make the donor have a bias on you in case u fail to hit them and hitting them would imply overstraining your team.
but basing on the resources available and data on previous projects would help you choose realistic targets.

setting unrealistic targets will make the donor have a bias on you in case u fail to hit them and hitting them would imply overstraining your team.
but basing on the resources available and data on previous projects would help you choose realistic targets.

Flexibility is important when we set our targets, as factors that we may have not considered or overlooked may come into play, which may cause us to adjust the targets either bringing them forward or delaying as needed.

Thank you Graceey for sharing interesting comments, which give us an idea of unexpected things can be. The more we do the more we learn, being mindful of the possible pitfalls can help us to set better targets and as we move through our experiences we will gain more experience as well. Perhaps these experiences, both success and failure, can serve us by show us what is an unrealistic target, which will assist us to set more realistic targets.

Targets should be realistic, and if there are constraints making the targets unrealistic, there should be change of targets

Targets must be set before the commencement of the project. Adjustment is tolerable when needed

Targets that are too ambitious and are difficult to achieve.

Targets are very important. However, it is very important to make targets that are realistic, and time bound. sometimes in projects u find yourself falling out of the base line. this sometimes results in situations when their organization has to determine the baseline themselves. they might employ people who are not able to actual give good information and may mislead them on the base line. this could make the project to set unrealistic targets.

• Sometimes it's not necessarily that targets are unrealistic, it happens some time that manpower available cannot attain the needed objective. also, sometimes the target is too high to be attained in a given time.

• Sometimes too projects owners want to make the donors think there are determined and are dedicated to the work and so they set a high target to impress the donors. other situations could be setting a target that is too low this makes the donors see the project as expensive and might not accept it.

• For instance, in the MEHs project, one of the process indicators is Number of girls who receive micro finance a target of 400 girls will receive micro finance by end of project might be very unrealistic if they did not know how many girls in the village even are of income making age, or how many girls are even living in the area.
  Hence an unrealistic target is possible when we have little background knowledge on the project as well as the area of implementation.

• It could be as a result of laziness in case were the project owners set a target that is a little that expected.

it is always a pit of hell working under such projects
targets are never meet, and resources needed to meet the targets are always not enough

hello i have a tough time filling in the description section of the indicator document how do you describe the indicator.

I feel like it is ok to set unrealistic targets because it could out of over confidence and the resources at had. But when later realized that it is unrealistic we could professionally adjust those target to meet the realistic demand

I feel like it’s okay to have unrealistic targets because it might have been born out of over confidence and lot of resources. It is advisable to adjust when you realized those targets need to be alternated.

I did not really understood much about determining indicators for M&E plan

Unrealistic targets are set without being supported by informed decision. setting of unrealistic targets may further suggest or indicate shortcomings in the project management team. Unrealistic targets will eventually lead to wastage of money, resources and time. It is always prudent for the project management team to have a clear understanding through dialogue and participatory approach with stakeholders on achievable targets

Unrealistic targets occur due to the use of emotions when being set. People use their own biases instead of relying on the numbers and data available before them before setting any such targets. As a result, the projects seem to fail ot never hitting the intended targets.

From what i have learned , unrealistic targets are ambiguous . Having such targets may hurt the project in the long run. for example, such unrealistic targets may make it difficult to measure the original indicators the same way each time. This could result in inconclusive results at the end of the project.