Set and Achieve Team Goals

This course is part of Google People Management Essentials Specialization

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

53 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Differentiate and define organizational goals, team goals, and individual goals.
Develop team goals using a goal setting strategy, like SMART.
Explore methods for allocating work to team members, considering the required time, resources, and tools.
Understand how to remove roadblocks and provide the resources your team needs to succeed.

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This is the second course in the Google People Management Essentials specialization. In this course, learners will focus on a manager's responsibility to deliver results. You will learn the mechanics of effective team execution, from setting a clear vision to empowering your team to succeed. Learners will explore practical strategies for goal setting, like the SMART framework, and get hands-on experience using AI to draft and refine goals. You will also learn how to leverage tools like Gemini to prepare for effective check-ins, and increase alignment to achieve ambitious results.

By the end of this course, you will: - Develop clear and motivating team goals using frameworks like SMART. - Use AI tools to develop and refine goals. - Identify methods for communicating goals and expectations effectively. - Explore different approaches for allocating work to team members based on their strengths, interests, and development needs. - Recognize how to provide the necessary time, tools, and resources to enable your team to achieve its goals.

Turn your organization's vision into meaningful team and individual goals. You'll use the SMART goal-setting framework to create clarity, motivate your team, and drive measurable results.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment

5 videos Total 15 minutes

Welcome to course 2 2 minutes
Stephanie spotlight: Set the team up for success 2 minutes
Google Research Insight: How effective goals are set 3 minutes
Set clear goals for your team 4 minutes
Emily Spotlight: Connect work to the big picture 3 minutes

2 readings Total 22 minutes

Use AI to set and achieve goals 12 minutes
Activity Exemplar: Practice goal setting with AI 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Practice goal setting with AI 30 minutes

Transform your team’s to-do list into a dynamic engine for motivation. You'll learn the art of connecting the right person to the right goal to unlock their full potential. Assign meaningful, challenging work that engages every team member, accelerates career growth, and drives results.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment

Your work isn't over once goals are set; your next step is to clear the path to success. You'll practice strategies to proactively remove roadblocks and secure the resources your team needs. Become the partner your team can count on to excel in their work.