Description:Edwin Locke, American Psychologist and a pioneer in goal-setting theory described goal setting as “the most effective managerial tool available.” However, a great thinker and a popular management consultant W.E. Deming insisted that companies, “Eliminate management by objective.”

One of the most debated topics in performance ratings is stretch goals – to set them or not to set them. What effect will they have on the team? Will stretch goals motivate or demotivate employees? Should we include both stretch goals and attainable goals in goal-setting exercises?
In this webcast, our experts will debate on the case against stretch goals and the case for stretch goals.


Here are the pointers that the discussion will ponder upon:

1. The business case for stretch goals- Industry speaker
2. The business case against stretch goals- Industry speaker
3. How do you measure performance in case of dismissing the idea of goals?
4. Best case scenario- Should we include both stretch goals and attainable goals in goal-setting exercises?
5. What role can play in evaluating the performance?