<aside> 🎯 Write objectives that AI can optimize toward without constant redirection. Test every objective against these seven criteria.

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Objective: Test every objective against seven quality criteria so the team builds toward goals that AI can actually optimize without constant redirection.

When to use: Before building. Apply to every objective statement. Rewrite until all seven tests pass.

Inputs: Draft objectives from the Playbook, business case documentation, stakeholder requirements.

Position: Architect drafts objectives. Sponsor validates business alignment. Full team reviews for clarity.

The Seven Quality Tests

1. Measurable

Can you attach a number to it? "Improve accuracy" fails. "Achieve 95% accuracy on invoice extraction" passes.

• [ ] Objective has a specific metric

2. Actionable

Can the team influence the outcome directly? "Increase market share" might not be actionable for an AI team. "Reduce invoice processing time by 50%" is.

• [ ] Team can directly affect the metric

3. Specific

Is the scope clear? "Make billing better" is vague. "Reduce manual data entry for residential invoices in Denver" is specific.