When you set a clear objective, you or your direct reports are able to focus attention and energy on a concrete aspiration—anything from a small task to a career ambition. In fact, it's not really ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Starkey writes about leadership and impact in the social sector. “Keep your eyes on the prize,” says the old adage. But, as it ...

Cost-effective learning in business requires that people know what to learn and why they are learning. But that is not enough. We should also evaluate the learning to make sure that the time and money ...

8 Goal Setting Templates for Making Real Progress in 2025 Your email has been sent Check out our curated list of the best goal setting templates for monday.com, ClickUp, Excel, Google Sheets, Notion, ...

I don’t know about you but I find SMART goals to be so dull. Don’t get me wrong, SMART goals are certainly effective, but that doesn’t mean they’re exciting. Having a clear, compelling goal mobilizes ...

Reverse goal setting is a technique that can transform the way you approach your aspirations. By starting with the end result in mind and working backward, you can create a clear pathway to achieve ...

No matter which goal setting framework you choose, it’s important to set goals that are meaningful to you and that will help you make progress towards the things you want to achieve in life. Here are ...

Goals are among of the most written and talked about tools of business management. They frequently are touted in self help and management books targeting small business owners. As Dr. Paul Adams, ...

Filling your accounting clerk position with the most qualified candidate is the start to ensuring the success of your employee. Once on the job, the accounting clerk should be given objectives and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In any aspect of life, setting goals is necessary to achieve success. In the 1960s, pioneering goal-setting researcher Dr. Edwin Locke ...