Setting goals can be like walking a tightrope. If you set the bar too high, you risk failing. If you set it too low, you risk unproductivity. Here are a few questions to ask before moving forth with your goals – just to make sure 2017 is off on the right foot.
Question 1: Are they too specific?
If you’re looking to meet a specific goal, is the goal flawed? Sometimes when you race to meet a specific goal, your outcome can become flawed. Be sure to include all critical elements for success and assess from there.
Question 2: Are they unrealistic?
Reaching big is great, but sometimes goals can be a little too challenging for any employee to achieve. If you feel your goal for the New Year might be overreaching, avoid harsh punishment for failure and rather reward for the milestones that are met.
Question 3: Who can set goals?
Get your employees input first by asking if they have their own goals. When people set their own goals, they become more motivated.
Question 4: How might goals affect culture?
If you need cooperation from each employee, consider setting term-based goals.
Question 5: How can these goals be reached?
Part of knowing how employees can reach set goals is knowing how they can be reached. Make a list of ways in which these goals can be achieved and let your employees know. This will kickstart the New Year right.
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