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1. CC5 ‘SMART’ Goals Are Successful Goals

Whether you’re managing a project, working to improve employee job performance, or simply pursuing a personal ambition, establishing a “desired end result” is an essential first step.

One of the most effective ways to establish a meaningful “desired end result” is to use the SMART format to structure your goal.

Tags: SMART, goals, achievement, performance, result

2. CC4 Have a Written 'Target': The practice of setting goals in life, both professionally and personally is an invaluable tool for accomplishing great things. Not only does goal-setting help give direction and focus, but it also brings with it a sense of purpose. Without a sense of purpose, there is little to motivate effort.
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3. 203 Great Expectations: As a new manager, one of your key responsibilities is to make sure your team understands departmental and organizational objectives. One of your other responsibilities is to clarify the individual responsibilities and accountabilities of each member on your team. Even if your organization does not require you to document performance plans (goals, roles and responsibilities), these kinds of plans are great tools for setting clear expectations and keeping everyone on-track. But, there's a trick to successful performance planning . . .
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4. 201 Achieving the WHAT and the HOW: When launching a new project or set of tasks, a manager will face three key questions:
1. What needs to be done? (The WHAT)
2. How should it be done? (The HOW)
3. Can I get my team to commit to the goal instead of just comply with the tasks? (The COMMITMENT)
Before you can tackle these questions, you'll need to clearly understand the organization’s objectives and how your team contributes to those objectives.

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