Definition Stretch Goals. Description.
Stretch Goals is a term coined by Jack Welch at GE
to denote those objectives which are seemingly unobtainable with present resources.
By specifying the "unattainable", people are required to "think outside the
box", and able to improve performance by a magnitude they had never thought
possible.
If done right, a stretch target, which basically is an extremely ambitious
goal, gets people to perform in ways they never imagined possible. But if
the organization does not provide their people with the knowledge, tools,
and means to meet such ambitious goals, the effects of setting Stretch Goals
can be outright disastrous.
Some generic advice on working with Stretch Goals is:
- By definition, Stretch Goals are very difficult to meet. So don't punish
people for not achieving them.
- Don't set goals that stretch your employees crazily.
- Understand that stretch targets can unexpectedly affect other parts
of the organization.
- Don't give tough Stretch Goals to people already pushing themselves
to the limit.
- Share the wealth generated by reaching Stretch Goals.
|
Stretch Goals Special Interest Group
|
|
|
|
Compare with:
CSFs and KPIs |
Management by Objectives
|
Result Oriented Management |
Balanced Scorecard |
Strategy Maps |
Catalytic Mechanisms |
Path-Goal Theory |
Expectancy Theory |
Illusion of Control Bias
| Incentives |
Peter Principle |
Span of Control |
Time Management
|
|
|
Stretch Goals Sponsor
|
|
|
|
Special Interest Group Leader
|
|
|
|
|
All you need to know about management
|
|
|
Management Smart Card
|
|
|
|
|
Log in
Would you like to be our 