Set and Achieve Team Goals

Overview

This is the second course in the Google People Management Essentials specialization. In this course, learners will focus on a manager's responsibility to deliver results. You will learn the mechanics of effective team execution, from setting a clear vision to empowering your team to succeed. Learners will explore practical strategies for goal setting, like the SMART framework, and get hands-on experience using AI to draft and refine goals. You will also learn how to leverage tools like Gemini to prepare for effective check-ins, and increase alignment to achieve ambitious results. By the end of this course, you will: - Develop clear and motivating team goals using frameworks like SMART. - Use AI tools to develop and refine goals. - Identify methods for communicating goals and expectations effectively. - Explore different approaches for allocating work to team members based on their strengths, interests, and development needs. - Recognize how to provide the necessary time, tools, and resources to enable your team to achieve its goals.

Syllabus

Develop goals for the team

Turn your organization's vision into meaningful team and individual goals. You'll use the SMART goal-setting framework to create clarity, motivate your team, and drive measurable results.

Allocate work effectively

Transform your team’s to-do list into a dynamic engine for motivation. You'll learn the art of connecting the right person to the right goal to unlock their full potential. Assign meaningful, challenging work that engages every team member, accelerates career growth, and drives results.

Support the team in achieving goals

Your work isn't over once goals are set; your next step is to clear the path to success. You'll practice strategies to proactively remove roadblocks and secure the resources your team needs. Become the partner your team can count on to excel in their work.