Generating Ongoing Achievement & Learning (G.O.A.L.)

U of G's Performance Planning, Assessment, and Development Program

G.O.A.L. (Generating Ongoing Achievement & Learning) is the University of Guelph's tailored program for performance planning, assessment and development.

G.O.A.L. provides information, perspectives, tools and techniques to help Managers and their Employees work together to create and/or maintain a work environment in which people are enabled to perform to the best of their abilities on work that is aligned to unit, departmental and organizational objectives.  G.O.A.L. has a focus on achieving results by attending to those elements that are known to successfully contribute to producing desired outcomes.  The elements include:

• Establishing specific performance expectations and work goals
• Continuous communication, support and coaching
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback
• Reinforcing areas of excellence and developing areas requiring improvement

This website is a resource centre provided by Human Resources to help ignite a vibrant culture of performance at U of G.  G.O.A.L. incorporates a set of tasks and responsibilities for all levels of management and employees.  With each one of us aware of what our contribution is and taking accountability to deliver, the University of Guelph will be in an even stronger position to deliver on its promise to our students and community.

We welcome your feedback! Please send comments and suggestions about this website and its resources to Learning & Development at landd@uoguelph.ca.

Message from Alastair Summerlee, President & Vice-Chancellor

I have often said that it's the people, values and sense of community that distinguish the University of Guelph. Even in the face of significant challenges, we have continued to grow and develop because of our unity of vision and purpose.

All of us, from administrators to support staff, have the University’s mission and objectives at heart; we all want Guelph to be the best it can be.

Enhancing our working environment is integral to this process. The University can only be successful in its endeavours if its employees are engaged and committed.

We all must take an active part in the reviews and dialogues aimed at retaining and improving Guelph’s reputation for quality and excellence. I encourage you to explore the University’s latest learning and development tool, G.O.A.L. (Generating Ongoing Achievement and Learning). It emphasizes the importance of ongoing, open communications and the performance assessment and development process.

The aim is ensuring a positive, productive work experience for all, which is fundamental to maintaining the “Guelph difference.”

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the University. I hope you enjoy working through the material.