tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270178399782670528.post8626540847594096184..comments2023-10-26T07:47:39.894-07:00Comments on Dave Jensen on Leadership: Leading by Executing 2: From Goal Setting to Goal ACHIEVINGDave Jensen, Leadership Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685501347037086301noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270178399782670528.post-49929128789071592952009-03-30T08:06:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:06:00.000-07:00Hi Sam,Great question. AND very difficult to answe...Hi Sam,<BR/><BR/>Great question. AND very difficult to answer. In general, research does support the common practice of pursuing multiple goals. However, the actual number of goals an organization (or individual) can pursue depends on an avalanche of variables, which include: <BR/> 1. The cognitive capacity or ability of those pursuing their goals.<BR/> 2. The total amount of time available for goal completion.<BR/> 3. The complexity of the goals and tasks.<BR/> 4. The difficulty of the goals and tasks.<BR/> 5. The degree to which attainment of a given goal effects other goals.<BR/> 6. The degree to which goals must be attained sequentially or simultaneously.<BR/> 7. The quality of the individuals strategies to complete the goal.<BR/><BR/>One of the best tools a leader can use when pursuing multiple goals is feedback. Find multiple channels of feedback to assess the impact of multiple goals on the individuals throughout the organization. I recently worked with a high-tech firm which had implemented four major, companywide initiatives. The feedback I received was that leaders at all levels were being overwhelmed by these (probably due to goal complexity, difficulty, and total amount of time available for goal completion).<BR/><BR/>Happy goal-setting,<BR/>DaveDave Jensen, Leadership Experthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685501347037086301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5270178399782670528.post-66841249421848360222009-03-29T19:47:00.000-07:002009-03-29T19:47:00.000-07:00Great info as always. How many goals are "too man...Great info as always. How many goals are "too many" for an organization?samnoreply@blogger.com