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Setting Template [Free Download]<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-01-31T09:34:44+00:00\">31 Jan 2022<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Employee Goal Setting Template [Free Download]<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-custom-post-date has-sm-font-size\">\n    <span>Last Updated<\/span>&nbsp;<time datetime=\"2026-01-13T10:06:17+00:00\">Jan 13, 2026<\/time>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">1 min read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper content-single-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Setting goals for the new year? A lot of people do. However, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/01\/06\/briefing\/resolving-new-years-resolutions.html\">New York Times<\/a>, over 50% of new year&#8217;s resolutions fade throughout the year, and a third of all resolutions are discarded by the end of January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If your team member has big ambitions for this year, don&#8217;t encourage them to rely on sheer motivation alone to achieve them (spoiler alert: this never works). Instead, work with your employee to create a solid plan for success by using this goal-setting template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">To keep track of what&#8217;s been discussed in meetings and ensure alignment with goals, consider using our<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/meeting-minutes-template\/\"> meeting minutes template<\/a> to document key points and action items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is this employee goals template for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">To achieve our goals, we need to work smarter, not harder. This goal-setting template is designed using <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/science-approved-new-years-goals\/\">scientifically-backed goal-setting strategies<\/a>. At the beginning of the year, sit down with your employee and work through this sheet to help them pave the way forward. Setting goals should be a collaborative process, and our template can help you and your employees start the year off on the right foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Get this downloadable template for free now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/NZ_Goal-Setting-Template.webp\" alt=\"Two purple-toned pages show an \u201cEmployee New Year Goal Setting Template.\u201d The left page is titled \u201cReflection\u201d with questions and spaces to fill. The right page features a joyful man with a fluffy dog on a staircase.\" class=\"wp-image-49505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/NZ_Goal-Setting-Template.webp 626w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/NZ_Goal-Setting-Template-247x300.webp 247w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/NZ_Goal-Setting-Template-321x390.webp 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goal to action plan example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If you\u2019re developing goals with your employees, then setting things out in a structured goal-to-action plan can help break things up into manageable steps. Here are some examples of common goals and how they can be worked towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Motivation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>First Steps<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Routine<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Measurement&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Celebrate Milestone<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Improve time management<\/td><td>Reduce daily stress and more efficiently meet timelines<\/td><td>Track current time usage for one week<\/td><td>Use a daily planner to assign time blocks to each task<\/td><td>Weekly check-ins on task completion rate<\/td><td>Take half-day off after two weeks of success<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Increase sales by 15%<\/td><td>Qualify for quarterly bonus and grow professionally<\/td><td>Review current pipeline and lead sources<\/td><td>Make 5 outreach calls\/emails every morning<\/td><td>CRM progress tracked weekly<\/td><td>Team lunch once milestone is hit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provide more team feedback<\/td><td>Support team development and leadership growth<\/td><td>Schedule recurring feedback sessions<\/td><td>Weekly 1:1s and monthly performance check-ins<\/td><td>Feedback completion log<\/td><td>Shoutout team progress in all-hands meeting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Develop public speaking skills<\/td><td>Improve confidence and communication during meetings<\/td><td>Identify areas of expertise<\/td><td>Prepare notes for weekly\/regular meetings<\/td><td>Track how many meetings the employee has successfully contributed to<\/td><td>Employee of the month award for increased activity within meetings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you set goals with your employees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/4e45b0ca-41dd-4e70-8073-a63f800cfd5c-optimized-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Two people look at a laptop on a wooden table with a bowl of fruit, against a lush green wall. They appear engaged and focused.\" class=\"wp-image-49506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/4e45b0ca-41dd-4e70-8073-a63f800cfd5c-optimized-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/4e45b0ca-41dd-4e70-8073-a63f800cfd5c-optimized-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/4e45b0ca-41dd-4e70-8073-a63f800cfd5c-optimized-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/4e45b0ca-41dd-4e70-8073-a63f800cfd5c-optimized-440x293.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/4e45b0ca-41dd-4e70-8073-a63f800cfd5c-optimized.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/communication-in-the-workplace\/\">Setting goals should be a collaborative process<\/a> between manager and employee. You both need to have equal buy-in and full transparency over what the goals are, and why. If you have a great understanding of what your employee is trying to accomplish from the beginning, it will make it much easier to assist them as they work towards success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It&#8217;s not just the goals themselves that you can work together on. You can also work together to create a plan or identify a framework or routine that will help them keep moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Any process should be kick-started by sitting down together and filling out this goal-setting template. This template provides ample opportunity for reflection, professional development identification, business goals alignment and even motivating factors to make getting started extra exciting. After completing our goal-setting template, you, and your team members, will be ready and raring to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is having a goal-setting process important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Ever heard the term; if you fail to plan, you plan to fail?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Having a process where you and your team members can properly and solidly put goals in place means they will be much more likely to stay on track in their pursuit of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the key elements of a goal-setting process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">In our goal setting template, you&#8217;ll see there are a few key elements that can help you and your team members define goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/cf8d96a7-ce50-4626-bea0-b188e5ee2b98-optimized-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Purple-themed reflection worksheet titled &quot;Part One: Reflection&quot; with fields for date and employee position. Questions focus on past year's achievements.\" class=\"wp-image-49507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/cf8d96a7-ce50-4626-bea0-b188e5ee2b98-optimized-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/cf8d96a7-ce50-4626-bea0-b188e5ee2b98-optimized-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/cf8d96a7-ce50-4626-bea0-b188e5ee2b98-optimized-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/cf8d96a7-ce50-4626-bea0-b188e5ee2b98-optimized-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/cf8d96a7-ce50-4626-bea0-b188e5ee2b98-optimized-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/cf8d96a7-ce50-4626-bea0-b188e5ee2b98-optimized.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Before you jump into your new year&#8217;s goals, it&#8217;s important to take a minute to recognise what you achieved last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">What was achieved that needs to be celebrated? Why is your team member proud of their success, and what was the impact on the greater business? You need to enjoy the afterglow of the wins before you get started down a new road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Now for the less fun part: what didn\u2019t work?&nbsp; Which goals were set last year that could not be achieved? What were the main roadblocks that stood in the way of your team member achieving them and how can these roadblocks be removed or reduced as we look towards new performance goals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be tempting to jump straight in, but if you do, you might find yourself repeating the same process all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ambition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Now&#8217;s the time for blue-sky thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Where does your team member see themselves in one, five and ten years from now? Are they looking to take on a management or leadership role, or would they like to pursue a new skill or speciality? Aligning any future goals with their ambitions can help them think about their long-term career with your company, which is fantastic for employee retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">These conversations can also lead to greater learning and development opportunities. If you&#8217;d like to go deeper into these career discussions, download our<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/professional-development-plan-template\/\"> Professional Development Plan<\/a> template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Now it&#8217;s time to note down each goal in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">We&#8217;ll get more into SMART goals later in this article, but this part of the process is your opportunity to be <strong>specific<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If you and your employee note down vague suggestions like, \u2018make positive progress in my overall call numbers&#8217; or \u2018improve my management skills&#8217;, they&#8217;re not going to get very far. But if you swapped these for statements like, \u201cincrease my weekly call numbers by 20%\u201d or \u201ccomplete management training and pick up three management responsibilities\u201d, you&#8217;re going to have a much better idea of what you&#8217;re actually aiming for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We like to take a 360 degree approach to defining goals at this point in the process by identifying;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The motivation behind the goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why the goal is realistic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who the employee will share the goal with to stay accountable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their first three steps that they can get started on right away to achieving this goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routines that they can establish to make reaching their goal easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How they will celebrate their goal, should they achieve it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can feel like an overwhelming amount of information at first, but working through these points together can give an employee a clear road map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These detailed plans are essential in projecting us towards success. As we mentioned in our scientifically-proven methods to reach your goals article, a 2015 study from Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania found that creating a plan for a goal was critical to achieving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers spoke to a group of people who had intentions to vote in an election. With half the group, they simply asked if they were going to vote. With the other half, they asked when, where and how they would vote. As you might expect, the group that talked through their plan to vote were twice as likely to actually do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It&#8217;s the least exciting but possibly most crucial part of any goal setting process; deciding how tracking progress will work when it comes to your employee&#8217;s goals. It&#8217;s time to think about measuring; the all important \u2018M&#8217; in any SMART goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Most goals will be able to be quantified in some way, so dig a little deeper if it doesn&#8217;t appear possible at first. Not everything has to be tied to a monetary value, there&#8217;s plenty of other metrics that you could use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Just a few examples include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amount of time spent on completing a task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A number of calls made or emails sent to customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A number of products produced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A number of services completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A number of customer service tickets completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratings of your product or service, or ratings of your customer service (compiled as an average number)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every single goal will be able to be quantified, and that&#8217;s ok. Just remember that whatever you lose in measurability, make up for it in specificity. That way, you can let the data tell the real story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating employee action plans with SMART goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/e06c782a-4ea4-4cc8-8217-008fee3bce75-optimized-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Alt text: &quot;Purple-themed goal-setting template labeled 'Part Two: The Goals.' Includes sections for goal identification and motivation explanation with a target icon.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-49508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/e06c782a-4ea4-4cc8-8217-008fee3bce75-optimized-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/e06c782a-4ea4-4cc8-8217-008fee3bce75-optimized-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/e06c782a-4ea4-4cc8-8217-008fee3bce75-optimized-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/e06c782a-4ea4-4cc8-8217-008fee3bce75-optimized-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/e06c782a-4ea4-4cc8-8217-008fee3bce75-optimized-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/e06c782a-4ea4-4cc8-8217-008fee3bce75-optimized.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Now it&#8217;s time for everyone&#8217;s favourite goal setting acronym \u2013 SMART!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">SMART goals were invented in 1981 by George T. Doran, a consultant and former Director of Corporate Planning for the Washington Water Power Company. In his paper, \u2018There&#8217;s a S.M.A.R.T. Way to Write Management&#8217;s Goals and Objectives&#8217; he writes about establishing a simple and easy framework that could cut through the masses of information for leaders around goal setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em>\u201cHow do you write meaningful objectives?&#8217;- that is, frame a statement of results to be achieved. Managers are confused by all the verbal from seminars, books, magazines, consultants, and so on. Let me suggest therefore, that when it comes to writing effective objectives, corporate officers, managers, and supervisors just have to think of the acronym SMART.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the uninitiated, SMART stands for;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specific<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attainable (the word Assignable is also sometimes used)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realistic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timely (the term Time-Related or Time-Bound is also sometimes used)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">We&#8217;ve already spoken a little bit about the importance of creating specific goals and measurable goals; but what about those three other letters?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attainable goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">An attainable goal means that the goal-setter has the necessary resources available to complete this task. Assessing attainability might include identifying whether the person has;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>The right equipment, tools and products to complete their tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right support available from their manager, the rest of their team or freelance\/contract workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right skills to complete their tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If a missing piece is identified when evaluating attainability, this doesn&#8217;t mean that the goal isn&#8217;t worth pursuing. Rather, the attainability factors will need to be addressed in the first steps taken to achieve the goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Realistic goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">What about realistic goals? And how are they different from attainable goals? Well, you might have everything you need to complete a goal, but your target could be completely unachievable. This is one of the most common mistakes when it comes to setting goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">So, for example, if you&#8217;re a social media manager you might have the objective of growing your Instagram followership. Say the last quarter you were able to increase your followership by 5%, it&#8217;s probably unreasonable to think that this quarter you could increase your followership by 50%. You&#8217;d need a viral post every other day to make numbers like that work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">When we set unrealistic goals (which we will inevitably never reach), it&#8217;s incredibly demotivating. We feel like we&#8217;ve failed when we never really gave ourselves the opportunity to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a look at previous performance and making modest estimates about the impacts of new initiatives can help you manage expectations and create goals that are within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timely goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Finally, let&#8217;s talk about time-bound goals. It&#8217;s important to set a deadline for your goals, otherwise, there&#8217;s not a lot of incentive to start working towards them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If you create goals at the beginning of the year, you&#8217;re probably thinking about goals that span 12 months. If that suits your goal, that&#8217;s great! Other common time frames include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>Year quarters; Q1 (January 1 \u2013 March 31), Q2 (April 1 \u2013 June 3), Q3 (July 1 \u2013 September 30) and Q4 (October 1 \u2013 December 31)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Year halves; January \u2013 June, July \u2013 December<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) is another great framework that incorporates SMART principles. Learn more about this<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/okrs-guide\/\"> powerful goal setting strategy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you align employee goals with company OKRs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Ultimately, your employee\u2019s goals need to align with the company\u2019s OKRs. This can be somewhat difficult if the company is keeping their strategy close to their chest and not sharing it with the wider workforce. First, the company needs to set clear OKRs that everyone in leadership can agree on.<br><br>To set OKRs, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>Define the objectives for the upcoming six months\/a year (depending on your company\u2019s calendar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set specific, measurable and achievable metrics to track how your company is progressing towards those objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set regular check-ins to assess how your company is doing in relation to those OKRs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule quarterly\/bi-annual reviews to analyse OKR progress over the preceding period and make any changes as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">To align employee goals with company OKRs, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hr-performance-management\/\">HR and\/or leadership<\/a> should be brought into the goal-setting process. By providing transparency around the company\u2019s plans for the short, medium and long-term future, employees can understand what\u2019s needed from them and how they fit into the wider picture. This encourages accountability from your entire workforce, as they can see that everyone is working towards the same mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should goal progress be tracked and reported?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/9393832a-a258-4380-9683-bc383a0bf572-optimized-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Two women sit by a window in a sunlit room, engaged in an animated conversation. One wears polka dots, the other beige, both smiling warmly.\" class=\"wp-image-49509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/9393832a-a258-4380-9683-bc383a0bf572-optimized-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/9393832a-a258-4380-9683-bc383a0bf572-optimized-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/9393832a-a258-4380-9683-bc383a0bf572-optimized-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/9393832a-a258-4380-9683-bc383a0bf572-optimized-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/9393832a-a258-4380-9683-bc383a0bf572-optimized-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/9393832a-a258-4380-9683-bc383a0bf572-optimized.webp 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">There are a range of ways that you can track and report goal progress, provided they\u2019ve been set using the SMART method.<br><br>Depending on what technology your company uses, you can track goal progress using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>Excel tracking tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee performance management software like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/performance-management-software\/\">91±¬ΑΟ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project management (eg. Asana, Monday) tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular reports that summarise key results and goal completion over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Understanding how your company usually reports on key metrics will help inform how you decide to document goal progress. It\u2019s important to measure goal progress along the way, so you can keep everyone involved in the process accountable, while also providing extra support if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What psychological factors support goal achievement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">There are a few psychological factors that you can employ to help your employees meet their goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Habit stacking<\/strong> \u2014 a technique used to link new habits to existing routines (e.g. \u2018After doing [<strong>thing] I currently do<\/strong>, I\u2019ll do [<strong>new thing]\u2019<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-efficacy <\/strong>\u2014 Fostering an employee\u2019s belief that they can achieve their goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aligning goals with personal values<\/strong> \u2014 Link objectives to things the employee holds dear, such as professional development, career growth or a desire to support others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to help your employees establish a routine around their goals. This may look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily or weekly updates on progress towards their goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reminders of key milestones so they can work towards them periodically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly or fortnightly check-ins to discuss goal progress<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Goals don\u2019t get achieved without oversight. By showing you\u2019re invested in your employee\u2019s progress, they\u2019re more likely to put the time and effort in to achieve their goals..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistakes to avoid when setting goals with employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It can be easy to take control of the goal-setting process and assume you know what\u2019s best for the employee. However, there are a few common mistakes that can pop up when you\u2019re setting goals with your employees.<br><br>These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>Setting too many goals, including goals that compete with each other<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring how achievable the goals you\u2019re setting are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skipping regular goal-setting and goal review sessions, so employees aren\u2019t held accountable<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Using the SMART principle we outlined earlier, you can set goals that are easily tracked and acted upon in a timeframe that makes sense for both the employee and the business. Goal-setting and review sessions should be incorporated into your performance management process, so everyone involved in the process understands the progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to set goals and forget about them. However, regularly reviewing the goals you\u2019ve set with your employees can help improve productivity, while making sure everyone feels invested in achieving their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should be involved in setting employee goals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/professional-development-plan_image4-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"So, how exactly does a PDP help an employee towards career success?\" class=\"wp-image-49475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/professional-development-plan_image4-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/professional-development-plan_image4-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/professional-development-plan_image4-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/professional-development-plan_image4-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/professional-development-plan_image4-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/professional-development-plan_image4.webp 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">So, how exactly does a PDP help an employee towards career success?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">There are a few different people who should be involved in the goal-setting process. These people include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>The employee, who should be self-assessing their performance and where they\u2019d like to improve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manager, as they should be working alongside the employee to set their goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR and leadership, to advise on overall company direction and to check the goals align with the strategy<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Ultimately, any goals you\u2019re setting should be developed with the employee\u2019s buy-in. Setting goals for them without their input won\u2019t see the same level of performance when compared to goals they\u2019ve set for themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a happy middle ground can help everyone involved in the process achieve the outcomes they\u2019re looking for, while keeping the focus on the employee\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other performance management resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Looking for more assistance with performance management? Here&#8217;s a handpicked selection of helpful resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance review template<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">We&#8217;ve created these<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/performance-review-template\/\"> performance review templates<\/a> for managers, to help guide conversations with your direct reports. 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Download the template. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;\" class=\"wp-elements-9dfcbcb7662772ecb2d671e8976a6c51 wp-block-read-more has-text-color has-violet-500-color\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-template\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: AI policy template and guide<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-template\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"group-block-link\"><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-57047 resources type-resources status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry resource-type-guides-and-playbooks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-24 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-guide\/\" target=\"_self\"  style=\"height:100%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Building a corporate AI policy that actually works\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy.webp 1600w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-3-col-details wp-container-content-9 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Blog.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/guides-and-playbooks\/\" rel=\"tag\">Guides and Playbooks<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" >Building a corporate AI policy that actually works<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-8\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Most corporate AI policies fail in practice. 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