Measurable Behavioral Objectives are the foundation of a good plan. They do not come first. Assessment/Evaluation or a study come before, goals come before but Measurable Behavioral Objectives are the foundation. Colleges and Universities do a disservice to Social Workers and Therapists if they do not teach this skill. Government, organizations, agencies and even businesses do a disservice to customers, taxpayers, participants and the organization itself if they do not demand Measurable Behavioral Objectives.
When written well, additional instructions are much easier to write in a clear and concise fashion. When written well, data collection is easier to conceptualize and clearly define. When written well, the rest of the plan can be parsimonious. When written poorly, in order to be understood and consistent, more verbiage is required and at times even ongoing and continuous explanations and clarifications are required.
This is a tough skill for some people to acquire. It takes time and effort; however this time and effort pale in comparison to the waist of time and money when there is not a clear and mutual understanding of what you and others are doing and how it will be measured.
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