A goal is a necessary, striven for, and/or desired state
a) that should be adhered to (especially related to routine work and standard
tasks)
tasks)
b) that should be reached at a determined point of time.
Advantages of agreements on goals
· All persons involved know the necessity and the purpose of the goal.
· Contradictory goals can be discovered at an early stage of the process and discussion and resolution of the contradictions increase the acceptance of the goals by the co-workers
· All persons involved participate in defining the goals so that their objections can be taken into consideration.
· As the co-workers are involved in the goal-setting process, they are strongly motivated to achieve the goals.
· Due to their involvement in the goal-setting process, the co-workers know the key factors
for success, so they can adapt their work to the changing conditions more easily.
for success, so they can adapt their work to the changing conditions more easily.
· Highly motivated co-workers often set their goals higher than supervisors expect from
“average” employees.
“average” employees.
Relevant questions for agreements on goals
· How important are these goals and tasks for the company and why?
· Why do you as a supervisor think that this specific co-worker is the right person for this goal and for this task?
· Do these goals and tasks really make sense to the co-workers, so that they accept them better?
· Which advantages and disadvantages does the co-worker see for himself
if the goals are achieved?
if the goals are achieved?
· Which advantages and disadvantages do I see as a supervisor with regard to this agreement on goals?
· Which advantages and disadvantages do others see with regard to this agreement on goals?
· Which of the co-worker’s career plans are to be taken into consideration?
· How mobile and flexible does the co-worker consider himself?