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.

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Setting clear employee expectations fosters a productive and positive work environment. When managers communicate their expectations effectively, it helps employees understand their roles better and ...

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January is a time for new beginnings and new goals. The truth is goal setting has become a lost art that’s seldom taught at home, in school, or in the workplace. Companies are quick to ask employees ...

Consistency leads to constant motivation, and before you know it, you’ll reach the pinnacle of success, one goal at a time. Setting overzealous goals that leave you in fear of failure isn’t the answer ...

At the heart of team management is the understanding that a team consists of diverse individuals, each with unique personalities, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. A diverse and effectively ...

If you want to have a great year, you’ll boost your likelihood of success by setting goals. And using goal setting theory, specifically, is the best way to ensure you achieve all that you aspire to.