Setting Goals and Expectations
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Getting Real about Goals Free
4 mins What really is an effective goal? And what do we mean when we say “expectations”? Goal: “What are we aiming for? ” or “Where do I want to go? ”The answer provides the goal. G... -
How to Set Effective Goals
13 mins Aim: take thoughtful aim. Assess your appetite. “What do you actually want to accomplish? ” can be a misleading question. We should aim at what’s MOST important, MOST high le... -
How to Set Clear Expectations
9 mins Dig deep. To set clear expectations, we must dig deep to understand and be honest about what our non-negotiable expectations are. Start by taking one of your goals, and then ask... -
Avoiding Failure Modes of Goals
8 mins Narrow goals. When goals are too specific, studies have shown how “goals can focus attention so narrowly that people overlook other important features of a task. ” Goals give cl... -
Supporting our Team to Accomplish our Goals
14 mins Sense-making. As leaders, our primary job around setting goals isn’t just saying what they are and coming up with them – it’s helping those goals make sense to our team. Ask yo...
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About your trainers…
Claire Lew
CEO at Canopy
Claire’s mission in life is to help people become happier at work. She’s been published in Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, Inc, CNBC, and Fortune, among others. She speaks internationally on how to create more open honest work environments.
Jenny Nichols
Leadership Trainer and Coach at Canopy
Jenny has a clear vision for the future: No more bad bosses. She has 10+ years in leadership development, and is pursuing her Ph.D. so she can better align data and research to leadership practices. She works with leaders to help them thrive.
