You're aiming to boost productivity in Economics. How can setting clear goals make a difference?

If you look at "goals" only, you will limit your capabilities to achieve those goals only, up to this level. If you look at yourself and you are aware that you can go above and beyond and exceed those goals, then look into the "vision" and what could impact the results. A roadmap would help, but take a look at the sideways as well.

I worked on agricultural development issues in some two countries over four decades. One thing that I have learned is that while one must ensure goal clarity, the strategies to reach these goals may not necessarily be optimal technologically, economically, financially and environmentally. That said, the costs, benefits and rates of return (both financial and economic) need to close to the optimal as possible with risks involved duly identified and managed.

Definir metas específicas e inteligentes é essencial para a produtividade econ?mica, pois oferece dire??o clara, prioriza recursos e promove decis?es estratégicas que impulsionam resultados e eficiência organizacional.

Metas claras fornecem o motivo para viver com propósito; s?o o paradoxo que transforma a vontade em a??o e a determina??o em conquistas, impulsionando a jornada da vida.

Yes, motivation depends on a lot of things. For example, much needed productivity to achieve goals depends upon individual and institutional skills devoted to the relative tasks and the quality of governance in which individual and institutions operate. Many times, undue interference by local bureaucracies can affect the incentive system and in turn the productivity needed to sustain motivation and achieve the set goals.

Goal v/s Vision. Goal is for today and vision is related to the future, what could come on the way to impact the results. The key factor is to look into maintaining the motivation of those groups or individuals contributing to the growth and increase productivity. This has nothing to do with political views. A good understanding of what lies behind productivity and how to maintain the standards and look into growth.

Efficiency in resource allocation is absolutely critical given that resources are usually scarce and cannot be wasted by inefficient use. That is why the technical, economic and financial analysis of a given activity must be done systematically -- consistent with the criteria set for resource allocation backed by sound monitoring and (concurrent) evaluation system.

Resources should be allocated in an efficient way and any left overs should be kept on the side to be used for other areas. If I have $100 in my budget and the vacation: Flight, accommodation etc. would be $80, I would not use the whole $100 for the vacation. I will use $80 and keep the $20 for other plans or projects.

Metas claras fornecem o motivo para viver com propósito; s?o o paradoxo que transforma a vontade em a??o e a determina??o em conquistas, impulsionando a jornada da vida.

When it comes to assessment of performance rely on cross-functional teams of financial analysts, economists and operations managers. Exploit tools such as the performance dashboards, real time economic indicators and peers’ benchmarking tools. For example, consider the scenario where data analysts are analyzing economic figures by means of Tableau and economists in the team are giving insights into the data, which forms a closed loop which improves the strategy and proficiency of the team.