Goals are tricky especially if you are working on multiple
projects and with multiple managers across year. some Do and Don't :
- Your goals should be project independent; it is common mistake to just think about the current project and setup some goals for entire year. By year end you may end up in landing in different project altogether and the goals you agreed in the beginning of the project may not be relevant at all
- I believe in “promise less and deliver more” (attainable), Don't over-promise to manager (they already now how to extract max out of you J ) . Have reality check before you agree on starched goals
- If you are changing the project during the course of year, ensure to have written feedback from current PM and get copied your new PM, If you are going work multiple project for same manager ensure get the project assessment for end of every project
- Always good to have another pair of eyes to review the goals, if you have a mentor ( in fact you should) take his inputs.
- Time will fly, ensure you have at least one monthly meeting with your people manager , this is important especially if you both are working in different locations/projects.
- Be specific and clear in writing the goals, add as many as details and spend some good amount of time in reviewing before submit/agree. each goal should have some time lines associated , of course keep good buffer while agreeing on target dates
- Goal sheet should be live document ( relevant) , it is not easy to predict everything in the beginning of the year when ever you change some things ensure to get agreement from your manager and update the tool.
- In summary Ensure your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely) :)
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