Evaluating Goal Achievement
“One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.”
—Michael Korda, author of Another Life
In many companies today, honest, formal feedback and true goal-setting are all too rare. It’s not surprising, then, that skeptics—from the rank and file to organizational behavior experts—question the value of performance reviews and call for their reform or elimination.
Still, many human resources executives and consultants believe that well-designed goals, continuing communication, and regular formal evaluations are essential for maximum employee performance and growth.
Unfortunately, many employees and their managers believe structured annual performance reviews are a nuisance at best, if not a complete ...
