Setting Mutually Developed Performance Goals with Employees
Performance goals should be set with employees, not for
employees. The purpose of setting performance goals is to give
employees targets on which to focus. If the employee has not
participated in the establishment of these goals, they are less
likely to buy-in to the goals and less likely to find them
motivating. Involving employees in the goal setting process is
critical.
Here are some tips for developing goals on a mutual basis with
employees.