According to the theory of goal setting and task performance, people are more likely to achieve difficult yet attainable goals than they are to achieve less difficult goals. In addition, the theory ...

Goal-setting is an interactive process in which employee and supervisor set goals together in an atmosphere of open communication. When the process works effectively, the employee is confident that he ...

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 ...

Goal setting to achieve peak performance is both an art and a science. “Keep your eyes on the prize,” says the old adage. But, as it turns out, setting your sights on a lofty goal—on a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about management in its many forms. I recently did a piece on preparing for employee performance reviews (aka, the ...