On the topic of goal-setting and the inevitable KPIs (key performance indicators), there was much debate about what the oft heard refrain set SMART (specfic, measurable, attainable, realistic & time-bound) goals really entailed.
Mark Murphy in his 2009 book "Hundred Percenters: Challenge Your Employees to Give It Their All, and They'll Give You Even More" talks about the need for leaders to focus on making their people great, not happy i.e. who can inspire HundredPercenter performance.
He goes on to say that most workplaces are brimming with untapped talent that is suppressed by leaders who fail to connect with and challenge employees to unleash their true potential. He advocates that the harder the goals you set, the better your employees will perform.
Heartfelt - people must feel an emotional connection or attachment to that goal
Animated - the vision msut be compelling i.e. people must be able to visualise / "see" that goal
Required - people know the urgency in the goal and can be passionate in it's pursuit, even obsessively
Difficult - great achievements arise from tough(er) challenges
Maybe it's time to start setting really HARD goals at your upcoming year-end review and perfomance planning discussions.
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