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Main Topic
In this episode we discuss the importance of creating goals that are SMART when building a goal plan. Jim and Steve put together a few goals for People Performance Radio using the SMART Goal Methodology.
SMART Goals & Objectives must be
S – Specific
Is there a description of a precise or specific behavior / outcome which is linked to a rate, number, percentage or frequency?
M – Measurable
Is there a reliable system in place to measure progress towards the achievement of the objective?
A – Achievable
With a reasonable amount of effort and application can the objective be achieved?
R – Relevant
Can the people with whom the objective is set make an impact on the situation? Do they have the necessary knowledge, authority and skill?
T – Time-Framed
Is there a finish and/or a start date clearly stated or defined?
SuccessFactors Employee Goal Management module is a great tool to help your team develop SMART Goals and align them across your company.
Interview: First Reliance Bank
In addition, the interview for the week was with Pamela A. Anderson, Senior VP, People Management at First Reliance Bank (Pamela’s LinkedIn Profile)
Press Release: First Reliance Bank Achieves Company-wide Goal Alignment with SuccessFactors
First Reliance Bank, founded in 1999, has assets of approximately $500 million, and employs over 170 highly talented associates. The bank serves the Upstate, Midlands, Piedmont, Low Country, Grand Strand, and Pee Dee regions of South Carolina. The bank has been recognized for its success including being the only company ever to be named to The Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies(TM) in South Carolina four times including 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006 (SC Chamber/Elliott Davis. In June 2007, the bank was added to the Palmetto 25, a list of S.C.’s largest publicly held companies. In 2006 and 2007, the bank was also recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by the SC Chamber of Commerce. First Reliance Bank offers Totally FREE Checking, Totally FREE Business, FREE Coin Machines, a Nationwide NO FEE ATM Network, Same Day Banking, and a 5 Way Mortgage Service Promise. It also offers 8-8 Mon.-Sat. Extended Hours in all of their Florence locations. Its Easy to Do Business With(TM) standard has earned the young bank a customer satisfaction rating of 96% (Performance Solutions-June 2007-Audited). First Reliance Bank is traded as FSRL.OB.
Susan Meisinger is former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Since leaving SHRM, Susan has focused on writing,speaking, and consulting on human resource management issues. Susan shares insights from her experience as CEO of the world’s largest professional association devoted to human resource management. She identifies common mistakes that occur when HR professionals try to make HR topics relevant to non-HR business leaders. Susan also talks about strategies to ensure HR is collaborating with line leaders to drive business execution, and how to avoid having HR be seen as purely an administrative, support function.
