Science Behind Goal Setting

Employees who understand the role they play in company success are more likely to feel engaged. Goal Setting helps employees see how their work contributes to the larger strategic objectives, and setting the right targets makes this connection explicit.

It can help a manager identify and focus on the capabilities required to step up performance. It also acts as a mechanism for providing ongoing feedback. But, research says that?only

Lack of clarity about expectations inhibits high performance. Managers should not expect great performance unless employees' goals reflect "what is in it for them."

In a nutshell,

1. Goals should be: Focused, Prioritized, and Simple
2. ?Better Goals: Produce higher performance, Create focus, and Drive development
3. Implemented Goals: Meaningfully contribute to the company’s success

The payoffs of investing time and thought into goal setting are substantial and the failure to meet goals may have severe consequences for the organization.

We can help you learn the science behind goal setting, align employee goals with organizational needs, and make your goal-setting process simpler.?

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