Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a director of sustainable design.

The director of sustainable design majorly works to establish or develop sustainable design to implement properly the sustainability strategies for the organization. He/she in most cases works to determine, analyze, and come up with suitable sustainable designs that help solve the various problems about the sustainability of a company.

In addition, he/she performs the following tasks; improving and maintaining the company's image, instituting practices that help reduce any form of wastage, helps the company abide by the laid down rules and policies that are in line with those of the organization and helps to facilitate training of employees on corporate sustainability issues.

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:

Accept constructive feedback and also be willing to give others feedback?

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

[employee comments goal]
DECISION MAKING:

Use a decision journal and capture the issue, the expectations, the assumptions, and the time-frame for evaluating results

Take the time to reflect on previous decision-making processes and jot down how one can improve the process the next time one faces a similar decision

[employee comments goal]
DEVELOPING OTHERS:

Consult with management as much to ensure unity in executing of duties

Encourage and motivate employees to see a higher-improved performance from each of them

[employee comments goal]
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR:

Consistently build your credibility to someone who can be relied upon

Do a thorough analysis of facts before delivering a final result on each project

[employee comments goal]
EMOTION MANAGEMENT:

Spend time with loved ones, talk to them and enjoy their company

Stop giving in to negative thinking but challenge the negative thoughts by looking for evidence against them

[employee comments goal]
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:

Practice waiting for a few hours or days before making a decision or responding to an emotionally -charged or difficult situation

Learn the elegant art of persuasion; make real connections based on solid knowledge and sound reasoning for one's point of view

[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]
PRACTICAL THINKING:

Be prepared to shift own strategy or analysis of the problem as one is presented with more information about the problem

Compare own initial thoughts about the situation and what one has found out in order to identify where own views have changed

[employee comments goal]
GOAL AND OBJECTIVE SETTING:

Develop concise objectives so that one can exactly know what needs to be done in order to accomplish own goals

Ask for regular feedback from others in order to identify own strengths and areas that need improvement

[employee comments goal]
ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING:

Volunteer in community activities within the community that supports the venture

Consistently follow up with existing customers, prospects, and business alliances

[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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