Setting goals for employees and teams is at the core of any performance management plan. Objectives and key results (OKRs) help ladder up individual and team goals to top-level business objectives.

Setting effective goals will help you align your team’s work, set expectations, and ultimately create a guide for one-on-one meetings and performance conversations.

Setting SMART goals helps you dive into the details, building a sense of urgency and ensuring goals align with business targets.