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Setting Good Goals and Objectives

Summary

Goals and objectives in the workplace provide essential guidance and direction. They facilitate planning, motivate employees, and ensure organisations can evaluate and control performance. This interactive workshop equips participants with the skills to set and manage goals and objectives for optimal team and organisational performance.

Course Content

  1. Introduction: The Importance of Goals and Objectives
    • What are goals and objectives?
    • Benefits of having clear objectives in the workplace.
    • The impact of objectives on team performance and organisational success.
  1. Linking Strategy to Action
    • Understanding the organisation's vision and strategy.
    • Translating high-level strategy into actionable team objectives.
    • Aligning individual objectives with organisational goals.
  1. Creating Effective Objectives
    • Characteristics of well-defined objectives.
    • Introduction to SMART objectives:
  1. Discussing and Agreeing on Objectives
    • Techniques for effective communication during objective-setting discussions.
    • Collaborative approaches to agreeing on individual and team objectives.
    • Handling disagreements and ensuring clarity.
  1. Managing and Reviewing Objectives
    • Techniques to track progress and ensure objectives are on track.
    • The importance of ongoing feedback and performance management.
    • Adapting objectives in response to changing priorities or c

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the relationship between organisational strategy and individual objectives.
  • Develop and agree on clear, concise SMART objectives for team members.
  • Confidently and effectively engage in discussions around setting objectives.
  • Monitor and manage individual performance to achieve agreed-upon objectives.

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Any questions?  

If you’re not quite sure if this course is suitable or are looking for further information, call our team on 0117 244 7221.