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

A sustainability director is tasked with the primary function of developing and executing a broad range of sustainability initiatives that is in line with the company policies. He/she also ensures that the company performs at the highest level through sustainability efforts that supports long terms interest of the organization.

Other than the main or primary function he/she is tasked with the roles of identifying and prioritizing areas of institutional sustainability, foster a culture of sustainability throughout the company, monitor sustainability progress of the company, build productive collaboration with other organizations and conduct training for the staff members in the company on sustainability topics.

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?

To learn to deliver a summarized speech while capturing all the key intended points.

[employee comments goal]
INSPIRING OTHERS:

Encourage and support others during tough times in order to help them see the best in themselves during these difficult times

Stand firm in order to show other employees that even the worst of situations can be overcome by positive thinking

[employee comments goal]
DEVELOPING OTHERS:

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

Balance out working and personal time to bring up a happy workforce

[employee comments goal]
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR:

Do not hold back pertinent data that the company requires

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

[employee comments goal]
COMPETITIVENESS:

Keep looking for new ways to do things rather than saying something can't or won't be done

Work effectively with clients and show empathy towards their issues

[employee comments goal]
EMOTION MANAGEMENT:

Do other things outside work such as watching TV, exercising, surfing the internet, etc. that will help forget a stressful situation at work

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

[employee comments goal]
PRACTICAL THINKING:

Adopt a strategic approach to the situation at hand and actively follow through on that strategy

Take something that others see quite often or take for granted and analyze it to see if it could be a solution to the problem at hand

[employee comments goal]
MANAGING DETAILS:

Help other employees generate fresh perspectives, new approaches, and breakthrough ideas that will help them produce accurate and quality work

Develop a high but possible personal and professional standard in order to meet the standards of other employees, customers, and the company at large

[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:

Volunteer in community activities within the community that supports the venture

Survey customers and prospects and put more effort in offering them personalized attention

[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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