Best Teams

9How Goal Setting Maintains High-Performing Teams

Goal setting and accountability are intrinsically linked, as Dan correctly pointed out. There are numerous methods to determine and prioritise a team's most relevant goals, many of which come with acronyms like ‘SMART’ for Specific—Measurable—Achievable—Relevant—Time-bound or ‘HARD’ Heartfelt—Animated—Required—Difficult.

Regardless of how a high-performing team has determined its goals, they will be clearly defined and articulated so that all employees understand them. This is why the communication piece that both Yvette and Dan talked about is so crucial. Goals will also be aligned across different departments, teams and levels of the organisation. Priorities will be consistent, ensuring ...