Below is a highly impactful resource produced by Lattice.com that we believe anyone in the organisation can benefit from when approaching performance reviews at Automata.
Only 30% of employees feel they’re involved in setting their own workplace goals. But when they are, they’re 3.6 times more likely to be engaged than other employees. And with higher levels of employee engagement also boosting performance, creating effective and aligned goals is crucial.
In this guide, we’ve included everything you need to know to craft strong performance goals. From specific examples to how to create cascading goals and the most popular types of goal-setting methodologies — it’s all here.
Friction within teams can sometimes be caused by different communication styles. An assertive team member might be viewed as pushy, while passive communicators might be viewed as pushovers. Improving communication skills can smooth over tension and help everyone get their point across more effectively.
“Attend a workshop on different communication styles, and identify my own style.”
“Work on developing my active listening skills during weekly team meetings. Update my manager on my progress over the next quarter.”
Offering employees the chance to advance their career goals can boost retention by showing you’re committed to their professional development. Setting attainable goals around an employee’s career path can help ensure they’re ready for that promotion when the time comes.
“Work with a leadership coach to identify three new skills to develop by the end of the year.”
*“Complete a leadership training program designed to develop managerial skills.”*
Seeing problems as opportunities, not roadblocks, can help employees think on their feet and come up with innovative solutions. But this process isn’t always intuitive. Developing a range of problem-solving strategies can help employees become more confident and flexible thinkers.
“Attend a workshop on problem-solving strategies and identify my preferred options.”
“Request to observe a managerial meeting that includes discussion around identifying solutions to specific problems.”