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