
I also believe that when setting specific goals, that the resources and opportunities to achieve the goals be evaluated in order to set appropriate attainable goals. I believe that too often leaders set goals that are unattainable due to the resources/opportunities at hand, and not the capabilities of their employees. Specific, researched, attainable goals are the best for employees motivation.
Gloria,
Goals should be reevaluated from time to time, this might help with the areas you mentioned.
Debbie I agree that it is best to make specific goals. I also think that goals should be specific in whether they are short term or long term.
I agree, attainable and realistics goals are less likely to be disappointing because they are reachable and bust your morale.
It would be even greater when the specific goals are measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-framed.