Setting and Achieving Meaningful Goals
Clear, well-aligned goals help employees and the university move forward together. When employees connect their personal career aspirations with team, department, and university priorities, everyone benefits.
Goals focus effort, guide decisions, and create momentum for growth and achievement.
SMART Goal Setting Worksheet
This worksheet can help you set clear, attainable, and meaningful work-related goals using the SMART model.
Employee Career Goal Setting Workbook
The Career Goal Setting Workbook helps University of Iowa Professional and Scientific Staff determine their long-term career goals, discuss them with their supervisor and create an action plan on how to reach those goals.
Individual Development Plan
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) provides a structure to support you in creating goals that are engaging for you and positively impact your current role and professional development.
Supervisor Guide to Career Support
Supervisors who invest in career conversations with their employees build trust and create a safe place for employees to develop and share their career goals.