Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a network technical analyst.

A network technical analyst is responsible for installation, developing layouts, and maintenance of all network components of the company where they are employed. He/she is mostly involved in the technical aspects of the network management. However, he/she should have business knowledge, to identify appropriate solutions.

Other specific responsibilities include planning, designing, analyzing, and providing technical support for individual or group of networks of the firm, researches and evaluates network technology as well as proposing recommendations for the company. Besides, they sample many networks and recommend the most appropriate for the firm to purchase. Lastly, he/she should be flexible and capable of working on diverse network systems, since they may be required to work off-premise.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

CUSTOMER ORIENTED:

Be committed to providing excellent customer service beyond what is expected to keep the clients satisfied.

Prioritize your workload effectively depending on the needs of customers.

[employee comments goal]
VERBAL COMMUNICATION:

Weigh my words first before I speak them out to avoid saying unwanted things.

Show willingness and patience to allow others to put their points across with interrupting them.

[employee comments goal]
SAFETY AT WORK:

Set aside time at the end of the day, maybe once a month to talk about safety rules and general working environment with the employees

Allow only authorized personnel to do certain jobs if one feels other employees don't have enough training to do them

[employee comments goal]
NETWORKING:

Book time in one's diary in order to prepare a business presentation for a networking event

Keep a list of one's top networking partners and do something every week to add value to their life or business

[employee comments goal]
ORIENTATION TO WORK:

Manage time wisely to get much accomplished within a short time

Listen to others attentively and weigh each party's opinions before speaking your mind

[employee comments goal]
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Communicate effectively to pass the right information to all workmates

Set achievable or workable goals for daily accountability and achievement

[employee comments goal]
SELF CONFIDENCE:

Start feeling more comfortable when making a decision and standing firm by it

Think about what causes the imperfections and acknowledge the fact that these are the things that make one special and more relatable to others

[employee comments goal]
REALISTIC GOAL SETTING:

Set a timeline for each goal in order to identify and stick to specific actions that one needs to take to work towards that goal

Think about why one wants to achieve the goal in order to make it more realistic and achievable

[employee comments goal]
MEETING MANAGEMENT:

Avoid inviting unnecessary participants in order to save time and resources

Take full responsibility in guiding all meetings to ensure participants remain focused throughout

[employee comments goal]
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrate more willingness to know how a product addresses the needs of a client

Put enough effort to know the procedures and policies that guide products and services

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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