The Top 10 Mistakes in Setting Goals

Author: Bill Bielenda
Publication Name: HealthLeader's Media
Published Date: 01/15/2010

For years healthcare leaders have been evaluated by means of a "Does Not Meet/Meets/Exceeds" scale. Subjective in nature, this type of assessment does not really indicate what the leader has accomplished. A far more fair method is the use of a clear, objective, and weighted evaluation based on specific goal achievement.

The evaluation makes use of a one-to-five rating system for each goal. A rating of one is assigned when a leader has fallen below target, while two means partial goal achievement. Three denotes the goal was met. The leader who gets a rating of four surpassed the goal, while one who merits a five significantly exceeded expectations.

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