An objective is directional—it’s about moving at the right speed and in the right general direction. A plan is a way forward strategy—it’s the next visible, actionable steps in service of reaching the objective. As a leader, knowing your team’s individual and collective objectives and plans will increase your opportunity to engage them more effectively and to achieve greater success. The distinction between objective and plan is an important one to get right, and getting it right can make all the difference in your team’s performance.