Monthly Archives: October 2014

S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting – Part 1 of 2

Developing sounds goals is critical to managing your own and your employees’ performance. Each year you will ask your employees to set goals for the upcoming year/evaluation period.  When you ask your employees to write their goals, teach them to create S.M.A.R.T. goals that support your own goals for the same period.

 

A S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined as one that is specific, measureable, achievable, results-focuses, and time-bound.  Below is a definition of each of the S.M.A.R.T. goal criteria.

 

Specific: Goals should be simplistically written and clearly define what you are going to do.

Specific is the What, Why and How of the S.M.A.R.T. model

Example:

By August 1, 2015 implement a new performance management system for Classified Staff, A&P Faculty, and University Staff using clearly defined processes and guidelines so employees and managers can more competently evaluate performance and develop their careers.

Explanation of Example:

“Implement a new performance management system for Classified Staff, A&P Faculty and University Staff” = WHAT

“using clearly defined processes and guidelines” = HOW

“so employees and managers can competently evaluate performance and develop their careers” = WHY

 

 

Measureable: Goals should be measureable so that you can have tangible evidence that you have accomplished the goal.  Usually, the entire goal statement is a measure for the project, but there are usually several short-term or smaller measurements built into the goal.

Example:

By August 1, 2015 implement a new performance management system for Classified Staff, A&P Faculty, and University Staff using clearly defined processes and guidelines so employees and managers can more competently evaluate performance and develop their careers.

Explanation of Example:

The essential metric is whether or not the system is operational by August 1st.

 

Achievable: Goals should be achievable; they should stretch you slightly so feel challenged but defined well enough so that you can achieve them.  You must possess the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to achieve the goal.

You can meet most any goals when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps. As you carry out the steps, you can achieve goals that may have seemed impossible when you started.  On the other hand, if a goal is impossible to achieve, you may not even try to accomplish it.  Achievable goals motivate employees.  Impossible goals de-motivate them.

Example:

By August 1, 2015 implement a new performance management system for Classified Staff, A&P Faculty, and University Staff using clearly defined processes and guidelines so employees and managers can more competently evaluate performance and develop their careers.

Explanation of Example:

In order for you to reach this goal, you must have a skill set, in this case in the area of performance management, that allows you to understand the nature of the goals, and the goal must present a large enough challenge for you to remain interested in and committed to accomplishing it.

 

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“Come On In”

The good feeling is the same every single time. We walk into the local diner and Debbie says, "Come on in" with a warmth of tone, smile and spirit that envelopes us. We feel so welcomed. So simple; so effective!

 

What would your life be like if you warmly welcomed people into it each time you engaged (at work and at home)? How will you feel when the people who encounter you feel your warmth and respond in kind? Pretty good stuff eh!

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The Value of Connectivity

We are so pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website for Bold New Directions!  This website will surely be instrumental in expanding our reach and boosting our connectivity.  However, as we live and work in world where "connectivity" is a technical term, we are appreciating connectivity from a more personal angle.  Our new website will certainly introduce our innovative training programs to more individuals around the globe through modern technology but it is a result of several dedicated and hard-working professionals and countless hours of research and application.  We honor our personal "connectivity" to these talented individuals and celebrate their efforts on behalf of Bold New Directions….  We choose to value the multiple ways we connect in this world and encourage an appreciation for it.

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New Website Launch Today!

Today we are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new website! It is the result of hard work and determination by many individuals and we are grateful for their time, energy and vision…  We look forward to seeing the growth that this new tool will bring and we are excited to expand our already global reach in bold new directions and bring transformative training experiences to more individuals and more organizations around the globe!

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Testimonials for our Powerful Presentations Training Program

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