Does the aim satisfy each of the following:

Is the aim a result and not a action? Could a independent group verify progress toward accomplishment?

Does the group have control over the actions needed to accomplish the aim or is it dependent on actions of others?

Is it concise?

Is it compelling.

If this and only this objective were accomplished, would it be enough?

If not you may have identified a subgoal and not the true aim? (Subgoals are important but they do not have to pass the 0 part of the test.)

Does the aim create a barrier in the organization that may prevent another group from accomplishing its aim?

Does another group have the same aim?

Two groups should not be addressing the same aim or conflicting aims. (Subgoals do not have to pass the R part of the test.)

If the aim has two or more accomplishments can it conflict with itself?

Can the progress toward the aim be measured?

It must be possible to measure progress practically and reasonably.

Measurement to determine progress toward an aim is essential.