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Lesson 56 D1gD1h

Targets

In this lesson, you'll learn how to set effective targets that balance motivation with realism—a key skill for Performance Management and strategic planning.

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  1. 0:00 Setting targets and organisational direction
  2. 0:17 The challenge of target difficulty
  3. 0:47 Using dual budgets for motivation
  4. 1:11 Expectations budget for practical planning

About this lesson

You'll discover why targets matter, the pitfalls of setting them too high or too low, and how to use dual budgeting approaches to achieve both stretch goals and practical planning. This covers the critical balance between aspirational targets and expectations budgets, helping you understand when and how to apply each in real business scenarios.

Duration: 1m

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