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Goals - Competency

Definition: Goal setting involves the ability to establish and define aspirational, stretch, and strategic goals. It encompasses prioritizing, optimizing, and aligning these goals to ensure coherence and focus. Additionally, it requires understanding, creating, and utilizing performance metrics to track progress and success. Effective goal setting also includes setting and adhering to timelines while minimizing distractions. It involves coordinating multiple goals simultaneously and providing the necessary support, resources, and feedback to others to help them achieve their objectives.
Job Skills
Analytical
Administrative Skill
Decision Making
Quality
Problem Solving
Initiative
Innovation
Goals
Time Management
Change Management
Juggling Multiple Responsibilities
Achievement
Results Oriented
Commitment To Result
Technical
Technology Use/Management
Clarity
Excellence
Objectives
Risk Management
Safety
Regulatory/Compliance
360-Feedback Surveys Measuring Goals:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)
Survey 13 (4-point scale; numbers; floating anchors)
Survey 14 (4-point scale; N/A)
Performance Assessments that include Goals:
Assessment 1 (5-point scale; IDP Comments)
Assessment 2 (3-point scale with Comments)
Assessment 3 (Manager Assessment; 360-Feedback)
Assessment 4 (3-point scale; Rating Limits)
Assessment 5 (3-point scale; Rating Limits)
Assessment 6 (5-point scale with Comments)
Assessment 7 (Comment Boxes Only; IDP)
Assessment 8 (Comment Boxes Only)
Assessment 9 (3-point scale with Letter Grade)
Assessment 10 (360-Feedback; Bonus/Merit Pay)
Assessment 11 (Core Values & Job Competencies)
Assessment 12 (4-point scale; 6 Comment Boxes)
What are Goals?
Goal Setting is the ability to create and define aspirational, stretch and strategic goals; to prioritize, optimize and align them; to understand, create, and use performance metrics; to set and adhere to timelines and avoid distractions; to coordinate multiple goals and provide support, resources, and feedback to others.
Why are Goals important?
Goals are important in that it they establish focus and direction for a business helping to align the efforts of employees. These goals can motivate and engage employees by giving them a clear purpose and a sense of accomplishment. Goals also provide a framework (or benchmark) for measuring performance. Performance metrics help evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies. Goals also help to determine where resources should be allocated. Goals also establish lines of accountability and responsibility. Goals are also used in strategic planning.
How can I improve goal setting?
  • Understand SMART Criteria: Familiarize yourself with the SMART criteria for goal setting (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). This framework helps you create clear, actionable, and attainable goals.
  • Involve Your Team: Engage your team in the goal-setting process. Encourage input and collaboration to ensure that the goals are relevant and meaningful to everyone. This fosters a sense of ownership and commitment.
  • Align Your Goals with the Organization: Ensure that your goals are aligned with the broader objectives of the organization. This creates coherence and ensures that your team's efforts contribute to the overall success of the company.
  • Communicate Clearly: Clearly communicate the goals to your team. Make sure everyone understands the objectives, expectations, and their roles in achieving the goals.
  • Develop an Action Plan: Create a detailed action plan outlining the steps required to achieve the goals. Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Monitor Progress: Regularly monitor and track progress towards the goals. Use performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure advancement and identify areas that need adjustment.
What questions could you consider for including on a 360-degree feedback assessment regarding Goals?
The questionnaire items below will measure Goals. These questions are grouped into different facets of goals. When creating a 360-degree or other performance assessment, try to select one or two items from each group.

360-Feedback questions that measure Goals



Creates Goals


Defining Goals


Sets Goals


Prioritizes and Aligns Goals


Aspirational Goals


Understands Goals


Strategic Goals


Optimizes Goals


Committed


Understands Metrics


Creating Measures


Performance Metrics


Sets Timelines


Adheres to Timeline


Avoids Distractions


Multiple Goals


Supports Others


Completion of Goals


Flexibility


Provides Resources


Provides Feedback


Knowledgeable