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.

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 ...

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 ...

As an executive, you are not only responsible for meeting your own goals, but for helping your staff meet theirs. While goals can be casual, many prefer to state them formally and work toward them as ...

The smartest AI tools won’t just automate your goals—they’ll slow you down long enough to set the right ones. Because in performance, reflective design is what turns motion into meaning. In 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 ...

It's easy to become stagnant when it comes to professional growth, but with the right approach, employees can set reachable career goals and excel year-round. Processing Content Fifty percent of ...

If you want to take your business to the next level, setting better goals is the foundation for your future success. Although determining the right goals for your company can be challenging, the best ...

By J. N. Halm In the world of customer service, feedback is the breakfast of champions. Managers across industries regularly ...