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Top 10 Tips for Effective Goal Setting

CareerBuilder.com has an interesting management article regarding goal setting that I wanted to pass along. They have 10 quick steps in helping the goal setting process become more effective for managers. Their 10 steps are:

  1. Allow Your Employees to Own Their Goals
  2. Set Deadlines
  3. Make Sure the Goals are Measurable
  4. Have Your Employees Write Their Goals Down
  5. The Goal Post
  6. Schedule Regular Progress Meetings
  7. Limit the Number of Goals
  8. Base Goals on Company Values
  9. Provide Positive Feedback
  10. Make the Reward Worth It

Comments

  1. May 26th, 2009 | 10:19 am

    Goal setting plays a major role to succed in both personal and professional life and a well-defined plan, properly executed, is your meal ticket to success. Your goal can be as basic as to learn driving or losing body weight. But make sure amke sure the goal you are working for is something you really want, not just something that sounds good.- Paul

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