Let’s grow together: your guide to goals and development

Why goals matter

Having clear goals makes a big difference. People with defined goals are three times more likely to feel connected to their work and six times more likely to recommend their company as a great place to be.

The best goals not only help you grow but also connect to the bigger picture of what the company is trying to achieve. When you understand how your goals fit into that, it can make you feel ten times more inspired and motivated to get things done.

Goal-setting isn’t just about keeping track of tasks—it’s about creating trust, building motivation, and achieving things together. Here’s how we approach goals and development at team5pm.

Our Principles for Setting Goals

To make sure our goals really help us grow and stay focused, we keep these simple principles in mind:

• Clarity: Goals should be clear and specific, so you always know what you’re working toward.
• Challenge: Goals should push you just enough to keep things interesting and motivating.
• Commitment: Goals should matter to you and feel worth achieving.
• Feedback: Goals should give you chances to check in, reflect, and adjust as needed.
• Simple and Doable: Goals should be realistic and easy to understand—not overcomplicated or overwhelming.

To make sure our goals really help us grow and stay focused, we keep these simple principles in mind.

All You Need to Know: Goals and Growth

Team members will set:

1. 5 Performance goals: These focus on measurable outcomes and results.
2. 1 or 2 Development goal: These focus on growing personally and professionally.

Each goal, whether for performance or development, is written as an OKR—meaning it's a clear objective with specific key results to help you track progress easily.

team5pm’s growth and development cycle

We follow a Continuous Conversations approach. Growth and development are ongoing and centered around meaningful discussions between you and your lead. Check out the 'Continuous Conversation' infographic to see how this cycle works!