Individual Performance Objective Setting Agreement template
5 mins to read, 10 mins to prep
2 A4 pages / c.273 words
Reviewed 16 September 2025
Individual Performance Objective Setting Agreement
Employee Name: [Insert Employee Name]
Position/Job Title: [Insert Employee Position/Job Title]
Department: [Insert Department Name]
Review Period: [Insert Review Period, e.g., Quarterly, Semi-Annually, Annually]
1. Objective Title:
[Insert Title of the Performance Objective]
2. Objective Description:
[Describe the objective in detail, including the desired outcomes and its relevance to the employee's role and the organisation's goals]
3. Key Result Areas (KRAs):
- [KRA 1]
- [Specific tasks or responsibilities related to KRA 1]
- [Measurable targets or outcomes]
- [KRA 2]
- [Specific tasks
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Compliance
This document incorporates relevant laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
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Alignment with Organisational Goals: Ensure that performance objectives are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the organisation to drive strategic outcomes.
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SMART Criteria: Utilise the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) criteria when setting objectives to ensure they are clear, achievable, and measurable.
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Regular Monitoring and Feedback: Establish a system for regular monitoring of progress towards objectives and provide constructive feedback to employees to support their development and performance improvement.
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Flexibility and Adaptability: Maintain flexibility in the objective-setting process to allow for adjustments based on changing circumstances, priorities, or individual development needs.
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Development Focus: Incorporate opportunities for skill development, learning, and growth within performance objectives to support employee development and career progression.
Purpose
The Individual Performance Objective Setting Agreement is designed to facilitate the establishment of clear and measurable goals for employees. It provides a structured framework for managers and employees to collaboratively define performance objectives aligned with organisational priorities and individual development needs.
This template enables organisations to enhance employee performance by setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives that serve as benchmarks for evaluation and feedback.
By outlining expectations and aligning individual goals with broader organisational objectives, it promotes accountability, motivation, and productivity in the workplace.
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