Learn three different approaches for setting team goals, complete with example SMART goals, OKRs and balanced scorecards, as well as step-by-step guidance.
Example SMART goals, OKRs and balanced scorecards for teams
Step-by-step guides for setting goals collaborative as a team
Learn how to set effective team goals
Goal setting is crucial for instilling ownership amongst employees, and for giving them a sense of direction and purpose. The problem, however, is that many organizations focus solely on individual goals, and completely disregard any team-based goals, when in actual fact they should do both.
In this guide, we've outlined three of the different goal setting frameworks that can be used, along with examples of team SMART goals, OKRs, and balanced scorecards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are team goals important?
All too often, businesses focus solely on setting individual employee goals, without putting any thought to the goals of the wider team. Now while individual goals are crucial for ensuring accountability and professional development, these employees are often left in the dark about how their work contributes to the bigger picture.
Which then of course impacts productivity, motivation, and even psychological safety.
By setting team-based goals, you ensure that ever member of the team understands how their individual roles and responsibilities feeds into the wider strategy. It also improves alignment within the team, helping to bolster a culture of transparency and collaboration.
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How can I set team goals?
There are a number of different frameworks that can be used to set team goals, three of which we have covered in this guide; OKRs, balanced scorecard, and SMART goals. Along with step-by-step guidance for creating team goals using each goal setting model, we have also provided some inspiration by sharing some examples for each in this guide.
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