Teams that dream big and connect with their goals are more motivated and tend to outperform those that select safe, manageable goals. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network ...

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.

Setting goals can feel overwhelming, especially if you're neurodivergent. I get it; sometimes even figuring out where to start can feel like climbing a mountain. Prefer to listen rather than read?

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 ...

It’s that time of year. As 2018 winds down, businesses everywhere are doing their 2019 planning. The type A personalities probably already have it done, while the rest of us are either squeezing it in ...

An important part of performance development is establishing goals for the performance cycle. The purpose of setting these goals is not to detail your daily activities, but to help you define larger ...

The goal-setting process is a means to an end — great performance. Here are the principles effective negotiators follow How the right people can help you become the preferred provider How the right ...

If you read any business, motivational or self-improvement articles or books, you’re likely familiar with the concept of goal setting. While similar to making your New Year’s resolutions, effective ...

SMART goal setting is everywhere these days. SMART has become an acronym Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timebound. Companies, leaders, and consultants champion SMART goals as the ...