It is important to set aggressive yet achievable goals for your organization.  But what about stretch goals?  How do they differ from 'regular' or 'traditional' goals?  Will they cause panic or will they motivate your group to achieve more than anyone thought possible?

in this episode, Dennis provides some tips for identifying stretch goals:

-They should not be easily achievable

-If you know exactly how you are going to get there, it is probably not a stretch goal.

-They will get people excited if you are bold

-Combine elements of stretch goals with SMART goals for maximum impact

 

Smarter Faster Better Book by Charles Duhigg