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    WebinarSystemic Collaboration 2012 60 min

    How to Use Collaborative Goal Setting and Develop a Performance Feedback Process

    Two of the most important things a new leader should do well, is work collaboratively with their team to define and set performance goals and provide consistent, clear feedback that has a positive impact on performance. When these two things are done effectively, you can expect to see engaged employees that are aligned with the vision of the company and improved performance at an individual and team level. In this session we will address the crucial role that Emerging Leaders have in developing performance objectives and standards and how important objective, specific, and factual feedback is to commitment levels and productivity. We will introduce several techniques to set goals and introduce a feedback process that leaders can implement immediately.

    Presenter

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    Tara Powers

    •How to engage in a collaborative process to define goals, objectives and performance standards •A review of how to set goals that are SMART •A process of monitoring team progress towards goals •How to assess performance against agreed upon standards •Using a feedback process that motivates and engages employees

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Effective leaders work collaboratively with their teams to define and set performance goals.
    • 2.Consistent, clear, and objective feedback positively impacts commitment and performance.
    • 3.Aligning team goals with the company vision is crucial for employee engagement.
    • 4.A structured feedback process can be implemented immediately by new leaders.
    • 5.Objective feedback should focus on specific behaviors and outcomes, not personal traits.
    • 6.Co-creating goals with team members fosters a sense of ownership and empowerment.

    This session with Tara Powers addresses the crucial skills of collaborative goal setting and delivering impactful performance feedback. These practices are fundamental for new and experienced leaders alike, driving employee engagement, aligning teams with organizational vision, and improving overall performance.

    The Leader's Role in Performance

    For any leader, especially those new to their role, two of the most critical responsibilities involve performance management. First, leaders must work collaboratively with their team to define and set performance goals. Second, they must provide consistent, clear feedback that has a positive impact. When executed effectively, these two actions lead to a more engaged workforce, a stronger alignment with the company's vision, and improved performance at both the individual and team levels.

    Setting Collaborative Goals

    This webinar explores techniques for involving your entire team in the goal-setting process. By co-creating performance objectives and standards, leaders can ensure that everyone is aligned and understands their contribution to the organization's strategic objectives. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of ownership and empowerment among team members.

    Leaders can apply these insights by:

    • Facilitating structured team discussions to co-create performance goals.
    • Ensuring all objectives are clearly aligned with the broader company vision.

    Developing a Performance Feedback Process

    In addition to setting goals, delivering feedback is a core leadership function. The session emphasizes the importance of providing feedback that is objective, specific, and factual. This type of feedback is essential for maintaining high levels of commitment and productivity.

    Key strategies for improving feedback include:

    • Moving beyond annual reviews by establishing regular, scheduled check-ins for ongoing performance discussions.
    • Practicing the delivery of factual feedback that focuses on behaviors and outcomes rather than personal traits.
    • Implementing a consistent feedback process that team members can rely on for their growth and development.

    This session addresses the crucial skills of collaborative goal setting and delivering impactful performance feedback. These practices remain fundamental for new and experienced leaders alike, driving employee engagement, aligning teams with organizational vision, and improving overall performance.

    What you'll learn

    • Techniques for involving teams in defining and setting performance goals collaboratively.
    • Methods for developing objective, specific, and factual feedback.
    • How to create a consistent feedback process that enhances commitment and productivity.
    • Strategies for leaders to develop clear performance objectives and standards.

    Who this webinar is for

    This webinar is ideal for:

    • Emerging leaders seeking to build foundational team management skills.
    • Managers looking to improve their collaborative goal-setting processes.
    • Leaders aiming to refine their performance feedback delivery.
    • HR professionals supporting leadership development initiatives.
    • Anyone interested in boosting team engagement and individual performance.

    Why it matters now

    In today's dynamic work environments, the ability to effectively set goals and provide constructive feedback is more vital than ever. It fosters a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and accountability, which are critical for navigating change and achieving strategic objectives. Strong feedback mechanisms also support employee growth and retention.

    How leaders can apply this

    Leaders can immediately implement the insights from this session by:

    • Facilitating structured team discussions to co-create performance goals, ensuring alignment with broader company vision.
    • Practicing the delivery of objective and factual feedback, focusing on behaviors and outcomes rather than personal traits.
    • Establishing regular, scheduled check-ins for ongoing performance discussions, moving beyond annual reviews.
    • Empowering team members to take ownership of their goals and development through consistent support and feedback, as highlighted by Tara Powers.

    About this session

    Key takeaways

    Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Growth. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Tara Powers's direct experience.

    Who this is for

    CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for systemic collaboration inside their organization.

    Why it matters now

    Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Growth.

    How to apply it

    Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.

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    Topics

    Growth

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