Course Information
Management by Objectives (MBO) Skills
Management by Objectives (MBO) Skills
Help managers translate business direction into clear objectives, align responsibilities, monitor progress and improve execution through MBO discipline.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
Management by Objectives (MBO) Skills is increasingly important as organizations need practical capability that connects strategy, daily execution and measurable results. Without a structured approach, teams often rely on experience alone, making outcomes inconsistent and difficult to sustain.
This course provides the concepts, tools and practice needed to strengthen management by objectives. Participants learn how to analyze current situations, select appropriate methods and apply them to realistic workplace cases.
The program is designed for practical application. Through discussion, exercises and guided reflection, participants build a clear action orientation and prepare to transfer learning into their own work environment.
2. Learning Objectives
- Explain the core principles and business value of management by objectives.
- Analyze current practices, gaps and risks related to mbo principles and goal alignment.
- Use practical tools and templates to apply objective setting and indicators in workplace situations.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and communicate expectations clearly during implementation.
- Handle common obstacles, deviations or resistance without losing focus on objectives.
- Build an action plan to apply, monitor and sustain improvements after the course.
3. Target Participants
- Business Leaders, Managers and Department HeadsNeed to translate objectives into execution, manage people and improve team performance.
- Middle Managers, Supervisors and Team LeadersDirectly assign work, monitor progress, support employees and handle day-to-day performance issues.
- Project Leaders and Cross-Functional CoordinatorsNeed to align priorities, coordinate stakeholders and ensure follow-through across teams.
- HR, L&D and High-Potential ProfessionalsWant to strengthen practical management capability for current or future leadership roles.
4. Course Content
The six-part course content covers MBO principles and goal alignment, objective setting and indicators, cascading goals to teams, progress review and feedback, performance issues and adjustment and MBO implementation routines, moving from foundation to practical workplace application.
PART 01 Mbo Principles And Goal Alignment
- Define mBO principles and goal alignment and its role in management by objectives.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 02 Objective Setting And Indicators
- Define objective setting and indicators and its role in management by objectives.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 03 Cascading Goals To Teams
- Define cascading goals to teams and its role in management by objectives.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 04 Progress Review And Feedback
- Define progress review and feedback and its role in management by objectives.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 05 Performance Issues And Adjustment
- Define performance issues and adjustment and its role in management by objectives.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 06 Mbo Implementation Routines
- Define mBO implementation routines and its role in management by objectives.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
5. Training Methodology
The class is delivered in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The instructor presents concise concepts, facilitates discussion, leads case practice, provides feedback and helps participants convert knowledge into applied workplace behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Training Hours | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be updated | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
| To be updated | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
Note:The opening schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of registered participants, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.
- Duration:2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City:224 Dien Bien Phu, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi:51 Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
- Corporate In-House Training:Delivered at the office or factory; pricing is based on design scope, delivery location and class size.
- Additional Costs:Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive copyrighted course materials prepared by Masterskills, practice handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Selected practical training programs with content close to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for corporate clients.
Lap Ke Hoach Kinh Doanh Hang Nam (AOP)JSC May Sai Gon 3 - Ho Chi Minh City
Customer Psychology and BehaviorDai Hoc RMIT - Ho Chi Minh City
Customer Psychology and BehaviorCompany Bayer Vietnam - Nam Dinh
Employee Performance ManagementCo., Ltd. G-Comply Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Customer Psychology and Behavior B2BCompany E-Soft Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
Customer Psychology and BehaviorCompany Bayer Vietnam - Nam Dinh
Tinh Than Dong Doi & Lam Viec NhomCompany Ant Farm Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Customer Experience JourneyNgan Hang Quan Doi (MB Bank) - Ho Chi Minh City
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