From the course: Signs You’re Doing Performance Management Wrong — And How to Fix It
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Communicate goals for team members
From the course: Signs You’re Doing Performance Management Wrong — And How to Fix It
Communicate goals for team members
Imagine starting each day without a clear map of where you're headed. That's what work can feel like when your goals and expectations are unclear -- -- like wandering without a destination. Without clarity about what success looks like, even the most capable team members can feel lost and unmotivated, which leads to performance problems. In this lesson, I'll show you how to create clear, measurable goals that drive alignment and accountability within your team. So let's first talk about vague expectations. Vagueness at work often leads to confusion, low engagement, limited potential, and poor results among employees. Vague expectations can also disproportionately impact people who aren't in the dominant racial or gender groups in your company. These team members may face exclusion or discrimination. When they also experience vague expectations, they have an even lower chance of success. When I notice underperformance, the first questions I ask myself are: Did I set meaningful…
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