Discussion

For this discussion, you will first need to define what a goal is and provide a comprehensive example of a goal. It is important that you not only understand what a goal is, but how to develop one. Please review the following list of best practices of goal setting:

• Performance goals are aligned with organizational goals.
• Goals include specific guidance on how to accomplish them.
• Achievement of performance goals is used to drive subsequent assignments.
• Employees and managers consider current performance, individual desires, and department needs when developing a goal.
• Goals are communicated to the project management team.

In your initial response:

• After reviewing these best practices, develop two of your own best practices related to goal setting.
• Provide evidence-based rationale for why you think your chosen best practices are valid.

In response to your classmates, be sure to:

• Respond to someone who has chosen different best practices than yours.
• Provide feedback on these best practices.

o Do you agree with them? Why or why not?
o Is there anything you would add to their chosen best practices? Why or why not?

Things to Remember!

1. Post a 2 to 4 paragraph discussion post (300 words minimum). Justify your explanations by including in-text citations and references in APA format as applicable.

2. Post your primary response on the discussion board by Thursday at 11:59 pm ET. Be sure to review your writing for grammar and spelling before posting. Read any postings already provided by your instructor or fellow students.

3. Read and respond to at least two of your classmates. Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module.