AI-Powered SMART Goal Generation -Revolutionising Performance Development

8 Sep, 2025

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AI-Powered SMART goals revolutionising performance development

Revolutionising Performance Development: Introducing AI-Powered SMART Goal Generation

In the fast-paced world of performance development, setting meaningful and effective goals is the cornerstone of success. However, crafting truly impactful SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals has often been a time-consuming and challenging task for managers and employees alike. Until now.

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking addition to our WeMatter people performance platform - AI-powered SMART goal generation. This innovative feature is set to transform how your organisation approaches performance development, making it more personalised, data-driven, and efficient.

From Anecdotal to Actionable: The Power of Contextual Intelligence

Our new AI engine leverages the wealth of information already within our platform to create highly relevant and contextualised development goals. By analysing existing performance data—including competency frameworks, scorecard results, and insights from our 'foundation' feature that explores individual priorities and motivations—our AI builds a comprehensive picture of each employee's unique needs and organisational context.

This means the generated goals are not generic templates but are instead tailored to the specific role, requirements, and aspirations of each individual. This "Contextual Intelligence" ensures that development plans are not only actionable but also deeply meaningful, fostering a stronger sense of ownership and engagement from your team members.

A Game-Changer for Time-Constrained Managers

We understand that one of the biggest challenges for managers is dedicating the necessary time to craft individual development plans for each team member. Our AI-powered SMART goal generation provides a significant productivity boost, dramatically reducing the hours typically spent on this critical task. This frees up managers to focus on what they do best: coaching, mentoring, and supporting their teams' growth.

A Closer Look at the Structure: Goals Built for Success

The AI-generated goals are designed with a clear and hierarchical structure to ensure clarity and a progressive development pathway:

Editable Goals: Every generated goal is a starting point. You have the flexibility to fine-tune and customise them to align perfectly with your specific organisational needs and priorities.

Progressive Objectives: Think of these as milestones on the path to achieving the overarching goal. They build upon one another, creating a structured and logical development journey.

Specific Achievables: Each objective is broken down into specific, actionable tasks, providing clear direction and eliminating ambiguity about what needs to be done.

This robust framework ensures that every goal is genuinely SMART to its core, moving beyond a tokenistic use of the acronym to provide a clear and effective roadmap for development.

Seamless Integration into Your Existing Workflow

This powerful new feature is seamlessly integrated into your existing workflows within our application. There are no new systems to learn or complex processes to adopt. You can start leveraging the power of AI to create impactful development plans for your team today.

This launch represents a significant leap forward in AI-assisted performance management. We are confident that by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we can help you create more effective and targeted development strategies, ultimately driving individual and organisational success.

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