At the heart of our mission to cultivate leaders lies the pivotal practice of establishing and achieving goals. As we enter this season, it's paramount to establish a trajectory that will shape your team's performance throughout the year. The goal-setting phase ends on April 30, and we're committed to providing you with the necessary tools and resources to navigate this process effectively.  

But first, in case you missed it, here are links to the Mar. 26, HR Topics for People Leaders recording and presentation. We shared quality performance management evaluations tips, suggestions and scenarios and a description of the types of goals people leaders need to set for the year.  

In this month’s newsletter: 

Final Reminder: The deadline for submitting the 2023 annual evaluations for your direct reports is tomorrow April 5! 

Remember you can access the following resources to guide you through the process: 

SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based) enhance employee motivation and dedication to goal achievement, thereby fostering greater success. During the goal-setting phase, SMART goals and objectives are established for the performance period. 

Goals represent the targets to be achieved within the annual review period. Understanding how your goals align with broader departmental objectives, strategic priorities, and the Institute's values, adds significance to your work. 

Remember you can access all the documentation and resources for the Performance Management @Tech process on the website. 

Georgia Tech is embarking on a mission to design a professional development program for middle managers. Middle managers at Georgia Tech hold managerial roles across the Institute, bridging executive leadership and frontline employees. While their titles may vary across schools, units, and research labs, they generally occupy a people-leader role between Supervisor and Executive Leader.  

The Middle Management Framework will offer distinct tracks, addressing essential skills such as hiring practices, performance management, team leadership, conflict resolution, and topics related to engagement and well-being. These tracks will be tailored specifically for Georgia Tech's non-executive level people managers.  

We value your insights to ensure that our program meets your needs. We're conducting a survey to identify the specific needs and preferences of managers like you. By understanding your unique challenges and performance needs, we can tailor our program to suit your learning needs. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the development of our curriculum, ensuring it aligns with your goals and aspirations. 

Completing this survey will take approximately 7-10 minutes. Please submit your responses by April 10.  

Join us in shaping the future of middle management at Georgia Tech!  

During the second week of April, we celebrate National Student Employment Week, taking a moment to shine a spotlight on Tech's dedicated student workforce. Their tireless efforts and enthusiasm are instrumental in the smooth operation of the Institute. 

National Student Employee Appreciation Week runs from April 8 to April 12 and we encourage you to express your appreciation to your student employee(s). Consider giving them a heartfelt thank-you note, sending an appreciative email, or treating them to lunch. Your recognition means a lot to them! 

We’ve put together a list of ideas for you to acknowledge and celebrate your student’s work. You can download it and visit our Recognition web page to spark more ideas.  

We invite you to visit the website and learn more about this institute-wide initiative, review the work, tools, and resources available, and share feedback on the job profiles while they are still in the “Campus Review” phase.  

Mark your calendars for the upcoming career recognition days: Student Employment Week (April 7-13), Library Workers Day (April 9), and Administrative Professionals Day (April 24)

Let’s celebrate and appreciate the hard work of our dedicated employees! 🎉🌟 

April’s well-being tip sheet focuses on finding the ever-elusive balance between our professional and personal lives. Click to learn more about this concept and ways to create a more realistic integration between the two.

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