Quick Question: What does good look like?
Quick Question
Here is today's quick question for you...What does good look like?
Ask it when you're...
Starting a new role - This is a great starting point for establishing expectations with your new people leader, peers and team members.
Reflecting on performance - Whether you’re reflecting on your success or that of others, starting with what good looks gives you a set of criteria to guide your thinking.
Setting goals - When setting goals and objectives, it’s worth thinking about the difference between good and great and how you distinguish between them for your team.
Listen for...
Try to listen for:
Specificity - This is a broad question that could result in vague answers. The trick is to keep prodding for more detail.
Low bar / High bar- Consider whether you or your team are aiming too low or too high when defining ‘good’.
Your portfolio - While you want each project to be clearly defined, it’s also important to consider what good looks like across your team’s portfolio of work.
This question will keep you all focused on driving for the same outcomes.
Follow up with...
Sometimes, the greatest value comes from the one extra question you take the time to ask.
In this situation, you could try…
What is the difference between OK, good and great?
What do I want to be proud of when it’s done?
What impact will this have if done well?
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