The Army Leadership Code An Introductory Guide

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26 | The Army Leadership Code Goal Setting Goal setting is a versatile and effective coaching tool to focus attention in order to improve an individual’s or team’s performance. Breaking down long-term objectives into short-term goals allows for immediate improvements in performance to be identified, resulting in increased motivation. When setting goals, the following principles should be applied: Specific When a goal is clear and specific there is no misunderstanding about what is to be achieved. A clear target to aim for is more motivational than a general ‘do your best’ style of encouragement. Measurable There should be a standard by which to measure whether the goal has been achieved, in order for improvement to be confirmed. Achievable Goals must be challenging but achievable. Failure to achieve a goal can have a de-motivational effect. Ensure that the goal is within the individual’s or team’s capabilities.
First Edition | 27 Relevant To inspire individuals and teams, goals must be relevant to their role and future tasks. Time-Bound Goals must have a deadline. In addition, it is a good idea to set some even shorter-term milestones to measure progress. Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-Bound
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