Comments on: The One Mistake Most Managers Make When Setting Goals https://leaderchat.org/2018/01/04/the-one-mistake-most-managers-make-when-setting-goals/ A Forum to Discuss Leadership and Management Issues Mon, 15 Jan 2018 23:58:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: David Witt https://leaderchat.org/2018/01/04/the-one-mistake-most-managers-make-when-setting-goals/#comment-73477 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 23:58:09 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=10677#comment-73477 In reply to shubhaapte.

Hi Shubha–thank you for your comment and reminder to connect the goal to the bigger picture. I think you are right that many leaders do not take the time to explain the “why” when assigning tasks. It might be a lack of time, not sure it is required, or possibly that it is obvious why the goal is important. All of these get in the way of people understanding goals, prioritizing them, and taking action. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. David

]]> By: shubhaapte https://leaderchat.org/2018/01/04/the-one-mistake-most-managers-make-when-setting-goals/#comment-73459 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:12:08 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=10677#comment-73459 Thanks David for this article. Unfortunately, goal setting in most organizations is a top -down approach. Therefore Goals get set at the top. Leaders fail to communicate the “WHY” part of the goal and the managers don’t bother to understand the “WHY”. They, therefore continue to focus on the tactical stuff and day to day task.

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