Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about self-leadership and leading others. The most important indicator of an employee's engagement, well-being, and ...

Many employees aspire to advance in their careers. While leaders must encourage employees to pursue their professional objectives, it is also important to align their development goals with the ...

Setting employee and team performance goals is an essential responsibility for business owners and managers. However, measuring and improving an employee’s performance can be complex and daunting, ...

Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals. These goals guide their behavior towards better workplace output.

Goal setting is a critical element to any successful team. If businesses fail to create an environment for team members and leaders to set goals, they are firefighting. Firefighting is the concept of ...

Effective goal-setting isn't about filling out a spreadsheet or announcing a new target; it's about creating a system where goals translate into action, team members take ownership and progress is ...

Leader and manager development is a top priority for HR leaders, according to an Oct. 15 Gartner analysis, with many noting that their leaders and managers “are not equipped to lead change.” ...