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Unlock the Power of Balanced Goal Setting for Extraordinary Success

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We have all heard conflicting messages about setting goals. One approach emphasizes using attainable SMART goals to keep employees engaged and motivated. The other philosophy encourages setting lofty stretch goals to achieve extraordinary success. At Anavo Growth Partners, we believe in blending both approaches to attain truly sustainable and extraordinary outcomes.


Achieve Success with SMART Goals

SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—provide a clear and realistic roadmap for your team. When setting primary goals, it's essential to ensure they are challenging yet attainable. This approach motivates employees by giving them targets that require effort and improvement, while still being within their reach. We recommend basing commissions, bonuses, and individual targets on SMART goals to keep your team engaged and driven by achievable success.


Strive for Extraordinary with Stretch Goals

However, if you also want to achieve extraordinary outcomes, it’s vital to supplement SMART goals with ambitious stretch goals. These stretch goals demand exceptional effort or creativity. Stretch goals often require changing how things are done rather than just working harder. By setting lofty stretch goals alongside your primary SMART goals, you encourage your team to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence.


Incentivize and Celebrate

Once base-level incentives are set for your SMART goals, then provide significant additional incentives for achieving stretch goals. We often recommend creating stair-stepped incentives based on achieving progressively higher improvements beyond the SMART goals. This combination ensures that employees remain motivated, with the ability to regularly celebrate success while always striving for higher levels and extraordinary outcomes.


At Anavo, we are dedicated to helping small to mid-market companies achieve high-growth and extraordinary performance, while fully engaging your most important asset, your employees. Our expert consultants can guide you in implementing SMART and stretch goals to unlock the full potential of your team and achieve amazing outcomes. Please reach out to us. We’d love the chance to learn more about you and your company.  


Anavo - means "to light up," "ignite," or "rekindle." It can also convey the sense of setting something in motion or bringing it to life, much like lighting a fire. The term is often associated with energy, renewal, and inspiration, making it a powerful metaphor for transformation and growth.

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