Ask coaching questions to help the employee land on goals that connect to their motivations and the business’s growth needs.

Once or twice a year, there's a deliverable that presents a challenge to both managers and their employees: performance reviews. While many companies conduct annual reviews, some are adopting a more ...

Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals. These goals guide their behavior towards better workplace output.

Goal setting is the cornerstone of organizational productivity, performance and success. So, it's paramount to do it properly. However, a common pitfall with goal setting is that it's the same process ...

The prevailing business leadership advice has always assumed that goal setting is a top-down process. During my time at consulting firm Bain & Co., and later as vice president at the large auto-parts ...

The June 17 memo from the Office of Personnel Management’s acting Director Charles Ezell, “Performance Management for Federal Employees”, reflects an important development for managing employee ...

Business goals provide direction for your company and can motivate your team to reach milestones. Learn about the ...

What are goal setting software and goal tracking apps? Goal setting and tracking tools are software platforms that businesses can use to establish objectives, record progress and measure key ...

This column is part of The First 90 Days, a series about how to make 2025 a year of breakout growth for your business. For small businesses, focusing on the right priorities for your employees in the ...

These step-by-step instructions are intended to demonstrate the complete process of submitting performance evaluations. This process includes steps that require action from managers and employees. The ...