Start every goal planning session by reviewing the SMART criteria – when results are king, everyone needs to agree on the definition of success. Survive Your Promotion! They took the bold step of allowing their employees to work when they wanted, where they wanted, and to measure only the results and not the time spent in the office. MORE >>

This is also a time to engage HR and your manager and let them know that you have an employee who is on a development plan.  The final step in the process is to notify HR and your manager that you are planning to terminate the individual, and to complete any paperwork or processes that are required.  Survive Your Promotion! MORE >>

Spend some time using the SMART goal planning process so that you know you and your team are on the same page about what’s important and when it’s due. If I’ve finished my work for the week and am planning to head out for a long weekend, why should I stop and help a team member with a project that doesn’t actually count towards my own goals? MORE >>

From defining a project plan, identifying resources, setting goals, and giving status updates, they own it.  Survive Your Promotion! Tips for New Managers on Navigating the Transition from Individual Contributor to Team Leader Skip to content Home About the Book About Katy Recommended Reading ← Customers? The stakes are simply too high.  MORE >>

→ Setting SMART Goals Posted on January 4, 2010 by Katy Goal planning sounds easy – you decide you want to do something and you go do it, right?  By agreeing at the outset over what span of time a goal will be completed, both you and your team members will be able to appropriately plan for its completion. I can help!  MORE >>