Setting Meaningful Objectives

About this course

Goals and objectives in the workplace provide guidance and direction; facilitate planning; motivate and inspire employees; and help organisations evaluate and control performance.  This workshop will explore how to set goals and objectives for optimum performance.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• understand the link between organisation strategy and individual objectives
• create and agree clear and concise SMART objectives for their team members
• hold discussions around objective-setting confidently and effectively
• manage individuals’ performance to ensure objectives are achieved

Course Content

• Why have goals and objectives?
• The importance of the team having a common sense of purpose that supports the overall vision and strategy of the organisation
• How the vision and strategy are translated into objectives for the team
• Creating and agreeing objectives
• The importance of SMART objectives
• Discussing and agreeing
• Reviewing objectives