Positive Performance Reviews Using Strengths‐Based Goal Setting

Abstract

Strengths-based goal setting (SBGS) is a synthesis of positive organizational development and social psychology. Drawing on self-determination theory and its premise that people have three basic psychological needs that are the basis for motivation to modify behavior and actions, this chapter proposes that SBGS will increase dependent levels of performance, compared to using a traditional approach. The unique theoretical perspective behind the proposed direction of research suggests that SBGS, which is directed toward satisfying the basic needs, augment engagement and well-being. Generic off-the-shelf interventions may appeal to management due to false promises of fast, easy, and cost-effective implementation but rarely include an initial context-based needs assessment to target the root cause of deficiencies. The proposed intervention in the chapter presents a unique, “intergr-AI-tive” compendium of goal setting within performance review meetings, conflating both traditional and new perspectives on increasing performance in a way that benefits both employers and employees.

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