SMART Goals Explained: A Tea Break Coach for Managers
Setting goals is something every manager does — but setting good goals is another matter entirely.
Too often, objectives are vague, overwhelming, or quietly forgotten once the day-to-day pressures take over. In this episode of Tea Break Coach, we take a practical look at why SMART goals have stood the test of time, and why they remain one of the most effective tools for driving real performance.
Building on our work with new people managers and our Brick Six foundations, this session explores what the research says about goal setting and why clarity matters more than ever. Drawing on long-term studies into effective management, we break down the SMART framework and show how to use it as a simple, everyday checklist — helping you set goals that are clear, motivating, and meaningful, for yourself and for your team.
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