Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a data infrastructure/visualization specialist.

A data infrastructure/visualization specialist is responsible for presenting large amounts of information in ways that can be easily understood by the end user. He or she will make use of the available data visualization tools and software to help communicate the data in a way that the client can comprehend.

Other duties that he or she can also get to handle are; making complex data easily understandable, integrating data to meet the company needs, create effective data delivery for each audience, perform data summarization, develop new strategies and techniques on data visualization, create visualization dashboards for clients and develop interactive data graphic and info graphics for clients.

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

PUBLIC SPEAKING:

Learn to prepare and research well on the topic before delivering the content.

Improve on my listening skills and to pay attention to what the audience wants.

[employee comments goal]
DECISION MAKING:

Use different frames and strive to come up with independent decisions for each frame

Step away and check out how urgent and how important a decision really is in order to know how soon a decision should be made

[employee comments goal]
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:

Explain to employees not only what needs to be done but exactly how one expects it to be done

Talk about the past performance but focus on the future; provide coaching and training to help employees develop new skills for future projects

[employee comments goal]
WORK ATTITUDE:

Choose to keep a positive attitude all the time no matter what

Desire to always work to the very best of your ability

[employee comments goal]
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:

Find ways to manage and release stress outside of work through talking to friends, exercises, meditation and other hobbies

Brainstorm solutions or alternatives to disappointments/frustrations rather than acting out or complaining

[employee comments goal]
PERSONAL COMMITMENT:

Break down the complex tasks into smaller, manageable parts in order to remain focused and avoid being overwhelmed

Fix one's mind on the desired end result and then direct efforts and every action towards that result

[employee comments goal]
LONG RANGE PLANNING:

Analyze the company's opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses in order to identify the current status of the company and make more informed decisions about how it can grow

Check in regularly with the plan in order to modify it in light of any changes, progress, or setbacks

[employee comments goal]
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Use project management tools or techniques to plan and track project performance; learn how to use management methodologies effectively

Provide accurate and timely information regarding tasks, strategies, schedules, plans, and organization structure to stakeholders

[employee comments goal]
ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING:

Avoid falling prey to naysayers and believe in the business venture

Avoid jumping blindly into action and always consider the likelihood of failure

[employee comments goal]
COMPUTER SKILLS:

Learn how to troubleshoot basic computer hardware problems and know the basic hardware components

Learn how to install and update different types of computer operating systems

[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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