Goal Setting Framework for Leaders and HR Professionals

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Explain why effective goal setting is foundational to performance management

• Identify common problems with traditional goal‑setting approaches

• Describe how poor goals create confusion, misalignment, and difficult performance conversations

• Articulate the role goal setting plays in clarity, focus, and coaching

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Identify the five core principles that underpin effective goals

• Distinguish between task‑based goals and outcome‑focused goals

• Assess whether a goal is aligned, balanced, and development‑oriented

• Use coaching questions to refine goals that do not meet the five principles

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Define goals using the five‑dimension HR Edit model

• Write goals that clearly articulate business impact and success criteria

• Apply appropriate measurement approaches without over‑relying on metrics

• Evaluate goals through the lenses of control, fairness, and development

• Build a balanced goal mix across core responsibilities, priorities, and stretch goals

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Identify common goal‑setting pitfalls and proactively avoid them

• Use goals as the anchor for ongoing coaching and feedback conversations

• Apply a structured goal conversation template during check‑ins

• Ask coaching questions that build ownership, accountability, and momentum

• Integrate goals into performance management as living commitments

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Summarize the key principles and models from the course

• Identify immediate actions to improve goal‑setting practices

• Plan next steps for applying the framework with their team

• Commit to revisiting and refining goals throughout the review cycle