Goals for the year
Goals for the year
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So there was a thread ( thread731-183432 ) the other day about setting goals for a machinist.
Today I got told I have to set my goals so I was wondering, does anyone else have to set goals as part of their pay revue process and if so any tips for doing so?
Having learned from the experience of others I don't want to list anything that has a lot of aspects outside of my control but that starts to limit the list.
Today I got told I have to set my goals so I was wondering, does anyone else have to set goals as part of their pay revue process and if so any tips for doing so?
Having learned from the experience of others I don't want to list anything that has a lot of aspects outside of my control but that starts to limit the list.





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development goals - we have to pick from a list of 60+ or come up with our own.
So far, I haven't met anyone who takes it seriously.
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Specific - Can't say "improve myself"
Measurable - Must have a quatifiable measure of success
Attainable- Can't say "learn to fly"
Realistic - not sure how it's different from A
Timing - must have a date of achievement.
I am very proud of achieving one of my "personal" goals back in 2005 - spending three weeks touring europe. :)
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"Participate in relevant industry activities, including on-line engineering forua to keep up-to-date with the state of the industry outside of our direct projects."
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Thanks for the input guys.
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I'm LMAO! We also use the SMART system.
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Regards,
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At the end of the year you will have an impressive looking series of monthly progress records for every goal. Present this to your boss just before the review. You will almost certainly be the only one to have done so and not made up something quick and dirty at the very last minute. Your boss will inevitably fall in love with you.
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The problem I'm having is the goals are meant to be measurable. However a lot of the tasks/projects I'm working are dependant on a lot of factors which mean I'm not optimistic they'll actually be completed as currently envisioned this year.
In fact my boss has that problem himself this year which will probably effect his review.
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And that way, when they come knocking to find out why you haven't finished your projects you can a) show them why its not your fault and b) show them how you are still meeting your personal objectives even if the company goals are on the back burner!
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Last time I participated in such a program, I hit two out of three goals, and got a nice check, almost a year after being downsized. I had forgotten about the program. The money was a most welcome surprise.
Actually, I was astonished that the money didn't just disappear, but there was nothing in the program rules about forfeiture, and the disbursement part of the program was administered by the payroll department. Bless them, payroll people are scrupulous about following the rules as written.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Does your assessment include the 63 competencies?
This year we're going to do mid-year review of goals. I've met one goal. The rest I should write-off because no one above me has established any goals.
Actually, we can get away with just about anything. Most people don't want to be bothered with this crap. So as long as something is submitted, it's good enough. No one really cares.
What I find scary is that the HR manager doesn't know anything about the process.
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Nobody really gives a hoot anyway. Supervisors would have to be pretty stupid to measure someone on their goals alone as there are so many dynamics in the work environment that cannot be captured in this paper exercise. If any supervisor needs this system to measure performance and talk to their employees then I would say we have a pretty useless supervisor.
HR's main goal is everyone having annual goals, so they achieve this and leave you alone.
Some goals given arent even within my control, but I cant be bothered contesting as its a pointless toothless exercise anyway with no pain or gain at the end. Show me the money and I'll play the system with a grain more enthusiasm and some slam dunk objectives.
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If its done correctly, your supervisor/mentor is suppose to buy into your goals so you shouldn't have to worry about putting down something you can't control. It should be part of the supervisors goals to insure his people meet their goals. Also a good goal system allows for editing during the year with management approval.
good luck
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BUT You guys are smart enough to 'game' the system, by setting as goals some of the stuff that you'd do anyway.
Do those things, and they give you extra money.
Nothing silly about that.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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We are now back to our original system: "Get your P.Eng and you are doing fine"
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Currently I had to do a "where do I want to be in five years" type goal. But! That (according to some) is an unreasonable question. So now its 2 years and I had to work out training and a plan to do it. This is considered an attainable goal. Of course I got into attitude mode, as my design engineer job will never change no matter what the title is. And, since I find my job particularly unchallenging, decided to go for broke and told my boss that I wanted his job as a program manager. I even worked out the plan and training to do it. He was actually very receptive! But thats why I like my boss. Too bad we both know that our company never promotes from within like that. The most I can hope for is for them to add 'senior' to my title ;)
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Where I'm at doesn't really matter (monetarily) if you meet goals or not, everyone gets the same raise, 2.875% to 3.125%
And bonus's were based on how much you contributed to your 401K plan. I say were because it's been 7 or 8 years.
My goal is a new job.
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S.M.A.R.T. is S.W.O.T.
The smart system a silly waste of time.
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Here's something scary: besides SMART we actually have something called SWOT. There was an e-mail Friday from the SWOT coordinator BUT no one in the office knows has ever heard of it.
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Here's something scary: besides SMART we actually have something called SWOT. There was an e-mail Friday from the SWOT coordinator BUT no one in the office knows has ever heard of it. "
I'd only pay attention if it said S.W.A.T.
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